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Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (564 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
"A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of America history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin, Colin...
6) Prohibition
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 360 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the limits of legislating morality. When the country goes dry in 1920, after a century of debate, millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
10 videodiscs (approximately 18 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's ten-part, 18-hour documentary series, The Vietnam War, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. Visceral and immersive, the series explores the human dimensions of the war through revelatory testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from all sides -- Americans who fought...
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (420 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
9) The West
Publisher
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (707 min.) : sd., col. & b&w ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the American West, starting with the first European explorations and ending with the beginning of the 20th century. Examines the impact of the white settlers on the lives of the Native Americans and the land. Also discusses the Gold Rush, the Civil War, the building of the transcontinental railroad, the battle of Little Bighorn, and the massacre at Wounded Knee
Language
English
Description
History reports that the mighty Inca were swiftly wiped out by a small band of Conquistadors, but new evidence is being unearthed that may help rewrite history. Uncovered remains of those who died in battle along with recently discovered documents suggest that even after forming military alliances with thousands of Indian mercenaries, it took the Spanish many years to defeat the Inca Empire
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The First Alphabet: Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets. How Writing Changed the World: The printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies, from pen to paper to printing press, make it all possible?
Publisher
Pioneer Productions
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On the surface, London is a buzzing, modern metropolis. But underneath lies a secret, hidden world, all but forgotten by the millions of people above. Secrets of Underground London uncovers 2000 years of subterranean history: a world of ancient caves and perfectly preserved Roman remains; mysterious rivers and gruesome plague pits; impenetrable vaults and top-secret bunkers.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (231 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
"This dramatic documentary, with full scale battles, elaborate sets, and a large cast, tells the fascinating story of three world powers - England, France and an alliance of Native American nations - whose struggles planted the seeds for the American Revolution. A central figure is George Washington, then a brash and ambitious young officer in his twenties hoping to make his reputation in the British military, whose blunders actually trigger the...
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
"The Balkan Peninsula is notorious for being one of the great battlegrounds of history. And yet, it possesses another side unknown to many, where ancient forests and vast wetlands harbor pristine wilderness, and sheer cliff walls and desolate plateaus preserve a seemingly unchanged past. In Croatia's Kopacki Rit wetlands, land mines keep people away, but enable native wildlife to thrive. Further south, Montenegro's Tara River carves through Europe's...
15) Dirty wars
Publisher
Civic Bakery
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
It's the dirty little secret of the War on Terror: all bets are off, and almost anything goes. The rules of the game and of engagement have fundamentally changed. Today drone strikes, night raids, and U.S. government targeted killings occur in corners across the globe, killing untold numbers of civilians. Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history, exposing...
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (353 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Explores the sheer scale and majesty of the largest ocean on Earth, the isolation of its islands, the extraordinary journeys wildlife and humans have gone through to reach these specks of land, and what happened to both after their arrival
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by Timothy Egan's best-selling book, The Big Burn is the dramatic story of an unimaginable wildfire that swept across the Northern Rockies in the summer of 1910. The fire devoured more than three million acres in 36 hours, confronting the fledgling U.S. Forest Service with a catastrophe that would define the agency and the nation's fire policy for the rest of the 20th century and beyond.
19) Apollo 11
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Featuring never-before-seen footage in its highest resolution, APOLLO 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission that first put men on the moon. Winner of Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Winner of five Critics' Choice Documentary Awards including Best...
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