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Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Travel back to prehistoic times to get to know the fascinating creatures, the dinosaurs. From groundbreaking discoveries involving the T. rex to the intriguing possibility of dinosaurs returning to life. Follow the excavation and research of a new species of Therizinosaur, the most primitive member of a bizarre group of feathered dinosaurs. Using state-of-the-art computer animation, live-action backgrounds and the latest scientific finds.
6) Ape to man
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The video chronicles the discoveries and theories that have led to our current understanding of evolution, including discarded postualtes, an elaborate hoax that baffled science and the key elements that separate man from ape.
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
"This documentary profiles people who are living with the grave consequences of a changing climate, as well as the individuals, communities and scientists inventing new approaches to safeguard our children's future. Filmed across the U.S., Asia and South America, this program brings the reality of climate change to life and offers viewers a variety of ways to make a difference in their own communities"--Shop PBS Web site.
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The Koran is an ancient tome that has been followed by Muslims for thousands of years. This History Channel presentation casts some Western eyes over the book and helps viewers to decipher some of the important passages of the text contained within. The program draws on the wise words of a number of people well versed in the ways of Islam, leading to some fascinating insights on what the Koran means and why it has proved to be so influential.
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"Join Harry Smith of CBS's The Early Show as he leads this 3,000-year expedition through the history of the characteristically pagan holiday of Halloween. Discover how the "trick-or-treat" custom originated during the harvest festivals in ancient Ireland when food and sweets were used to coax the dead into remaining in the spirit world. Learn how Christianity tried to co-opt the celebration by turning it into All Saints Day, but how the underlying...
13) The plague
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
It began like the common cold but quickly progressed to something more sinister, wiping out half of Europe's population in three years. Take a look at how the plague brought devastation and what would happen if such an epidemic were to happen today.
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"They are not accounts of abduction or sightings. Classified as close encounters of the second kind, 'trace cases' are physical evidence of alien activity. Over 3,000 cases spanning 90 countries are on record, and they may provide the most concrete evidence of extraterrestrial visitation. See some of the most convincing evidence to date"--Publisher.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and magic of the great escape artist through his most prized possessions--the Chinese Water Torture Cell, the Milkcan, his straitjackets, handcuffs, and lockpicks-- and investigates the many facets of the man himself--brash showman, fierce competitor, loyal son and husband.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Who are we? Why are we here? Where do we come from? These are among the most enduring and profound questions we can ask, and it is an essential part of human nature to want to find the answers. We can trace our ancestry back hundreds of thousands of years to the dawn of humankind, but in reality our story extends much further back: it starts with the beginning of the universe. In this groundbreaking new series, Professor Brian Cox tells the epic story...
18) Voodoo secrets
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Explores voodoo's origins and mythology, events attributed to its influence and the many ways in which this ancient faith is kept alive in various parts of the world today.
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