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Ancient Greco-Roman cultures

Explores the historical Greco-Roman sites in and around the Aegean coast including Troy, ancient Paphos, and the thermal spa of Hierapolis.

ASL tales

Rapunzel
An illustrated retelling of the story of Rapunzel, a girl locked away in a tower by a witch, who escapes to find happiness. Includes a DVD with an American Sign Language version of the story.

A history of black achievement in America

Chronicles the history of African-American achievement in the U.S. over the course of more than 350 years, from 1619 to 2004.

African American lives

Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., uses genealogical research and DNA analysis to investigate the family histories of eight prominent African-Americans, including Whoopi Goldberg, Mae Jemison, Quincy Jones, and others.

Glory road

Dramatizes the true story of Coach Don Haskins of Texas Western University who, in the 1965-66 season, bucked convention and consequences to introduce the first all-African-American starting lineup in the history of college basketball.

The road to El Dorado

Tulio and Miguel, two Spanish rogues, are mistaken by the Aztecs for gods. When the people of El Dorado are threatened, the pair must decide to escape with their riches or stay and help their new friends.

Audism unveiled

This powerful documentary uses real life experiences from Deaf people of varied social, racial, and educational backgrounds showing how audism does lasting and harmful damage.

Deadly ascent

A NOVA investigation of deaths at high altitudes, looking at mountain rescues, emergency medical evacuations, and science experiments performed on Mt. McKinley in Alaska's Denali National Park.

Alkali metals

Presents an introduction to elements known as alkali metals, explaining why they are soft and have low melting points and densities compared to other metals but are powerful in other ways and includes a segment on fireworks illustrating their explosive traits.

Sarafina!

In apartheid-era South Africa, a teacher inspires the students of a poor school in Soweto to resist the repressive government policies.

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