history

A thorough examination of the American Revolution, from the acts by Great Britain that helped precipitate it through the beginnings of the new American government. Features on-site battle re-creations, historical archival material, and contemporary commentary.

A comprehensive look at the legendary politicans and statesmen who played a pivotal role in the creation of America.

Shows the grandeur of ancient times through re-creations, commentary by historians and archaeologists, and computer-generated graphics. Traces the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Mayans along with the journeys of New York explorer, John Stephens, to these cities.

In 1757, during the French and Indian War, half-sisters Cora and Alice Munro set out to join their father, the British commander of Fort William Henry. After they are betrayed, the sisters are rescued by frontier scout Hawkeye, whose efforts to lead them to safety.

Shows the grandeur of ancient times through re-creations, commentary by historians and archaeologists, and computer-generated graphics. Greek customs come alive and daily life is revealed through archival film and classic art.

Reconstructs Rome and Pompeii as they were 2,000 years ago. With computer graphics, see the Coliseum, the Roman forum and Circus Maximus. Then, watch Nero's Rome ablaze and Vesuvius's devastation of Pompeii.

Before the Pilgrims, English settlers tried to put down New World roots in the sandy soil of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, including leadership of Captain John Smith.

Tale of Pocahontas and her relationship with adventurer John Smith during the turbulent beginnings of America.

"Through extensive archival materials and interviews with scholars and notable Italian-Americans, viewers will learn the story of those who played vital roles in helping to shape a unique Italian-American identity"--OCLC.

"In 1772, France's King Louis XV commissions Parisian jewelers, Messieurs Bassange and Boehmer, to create a diamond necklace. The king dies before he pays for the elaborate multi-million-dollar piece, leaving the jewelers strapped for cash and struggling to find a buyer. Convinced by a friend to win back the favor of the queen, Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan steps up to buy it on her behalf. After a 13-year search, the desperate jewelers think their problem is finally solved . . . until they find themselves at the center of a scandal that will change the course of history. This tale of greed, deception, and fraud is based on the true story of Marie-Antoinette and the famous necklace scandal"--Provided by publisher.