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21) Episode 1
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Description
El Shazly and Rashad speak to leading scholars at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, which houses Tutankhamun’s treasures, enjoy exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, and visit several active dig sites across Egypt, including Saqqara and Luxor. Featuring insight from Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Dr. Mostafa Waziry and more.
Publisher
Vision Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Medieval and Renaissance blades are a profound and beautiful object handcrafted by master artisans of old with a singular use in mind. The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten.
27) Dear Sirs
Publisher
New Day Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
After finding an archive of photos, letters, and documents detailing his grandfather’s untold journey as a Prisoner of War in World War II, filmmaker Mark Pedri bikes across Europe to tell his grandfather’s story and better understand the man who raised him. GI Film Festival Winner, Best Feature Documentary.
Publisher
Bayview Entertainment
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
June 29, 1966. During a routine patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, a platoon of US soldiers stumbles upon a much larger enemy force. Outnumbered nearly 10-to-1, the platoon is savagely attacked. The triple-canopy jungle is dense and muddy, impeding the possibility for rescue.
29) The War At Home
Publisher
Catalyst Media
Pub. Date
1979.
Language
English
Description
This **Oscar-nominated** documentary tells the story of the impact of the war in Vietnam on one American town, using the Midwestern city of Madison, Wisconsin as a microcosm for the 1960s Antiwar Movement. Over twenty interviews with antiwar activists, university and police officials, Vietnam veterans, community members and others illuminate rare archival film footage of ‘60s political activism to weave an eyewitness portrait of the antiwar movement...
30) D-Day in HD
Publisher
HISTORY
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-DAY.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
John Scagliotti, executive producer of the landmark film *Before Stonewall*, guides us in a wondrous tour of erotic history, poetry and visual art in his new documentary on same-sex desire – from ancient times to Victorian crimes. Traveling all over the world and talking with dozens of experts on history, art and sexuality, he revels in lesbian love spells from ancient Rome, censored chapters of the Kamasutra, Native American two-spirit rituals...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Visit the empire's northern border in Europe to explore its military clashes with the West. Why was fighting in Central Europe so indecisive? Why did the Long-Turkish War prove so embarrassing for three sultans? How did "the Porte" come to ease tensions with the Habsburgs after 1605?
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, a small contingent of US Troops were sent on a secret mission to overthrow the Taliban. What happens next is equal parts war origin story & cautionary tale, illuminating the impact of 15 years of constant combat.. This untold story features unprecedented access to the Green Berets who played pivotal roles in these covert missions. Reflecting on their experiences and on the brothers-in-arms they lost, these elite...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Conclude with an insightful look at how the legacy of the Ottoman Empire still influences the Middle East - and will continue to do so in the future. Each of the empire's successor states, you'll learn, has its own perceptions of this legacy, and its own lessons learned from history.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Sultans between the reigns of Murad II and Mehmet IV commanded one of the finest armies in Eurasia. Discover how the Ottoman imperial army matched Europe's best, how money was raised to meet the rising costs of war, why the Ottoman army suffered decisive defeats, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Why did Hitler keep fighting even when he knew all hope was lost? Why did his generals and their armies stick with him? How did the Allies finally bring an end to German resistance? How did Eisenhower and the Soviets debate the terms of surrender? Find out in this penultimate episode.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Ottoman sultans played two roles: as sultan/warrior and as the caliph of Sunni Islam. Here, unpack the role of the sultan in the Ottoman Empire, including his relationship with the ulema (religious experts), his central administration (called "the Porte"), and with his viziers.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
With Germany's land grab in 1939, Britain and France reluctantly concluded that Hitler was bent on European domination. Follow the story of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union, the dramatic invasion of Poland in September 1939, and the rise of a new kind of German warfare called blitzkrieg ("lightning war").
39) The Metal Stork
Publisher
Pragda
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
During El Salvador’s civil war, rural kids Ana Lilian, Ricardo, and Blanca witnessed the murder of their families and grieved as a military helicopter determined their fate. Now, they try to reconnect with their long-lost families, hoping to reconcile their pasts and bring peace to the present.. Official Selection at the San Francisco Latino Film Festival.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Suleiman the Magnificent presided over the zenith of the Ottoman Empire. You'll learn how, during his 46-year reign, he expanded civil bureaucracy, waged a naval war in the Mediterranean against Habsburg Spain, and also altered the imperial succession - sowing what some historians consider the seeds of the empire's downfall.
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