Colorful graphics and an informative narrative illustrate the basic elements of drama. Looks at dialogue and narrative, soliloquy, dramatic conventions, plot elements, character , point of view, conflict, and more.
Examines the history of ancient Rome, discussing the extent of the empire, looking at achievements in the areas of art and literature, engineering, and government, and considering the lasting legacy of the civilization.
Examines various aspects of the Middle Ages, a period that stretched between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, characterized by leaders like Charlemagne, the Crusades, and the Black Death.
The Bill of Rights provides the basic legal protections to ensure individual rights. These rights and all subsequent amendments are presented here in easy-to-understand language with valuable insight from distinguished experts.
Presents an account of the Reformation which was sparked in 1517 when Catholic priest Martin Luther compiled a list of his complaints against the Church, and includes background on the Roman Catholic Church, the causes of social and religious unrest, and the results of the upheaval.
Explores how the scientific revolution grew out of the church-dominated period of the Middle Ages and how various complex forces gave rise to new scientific discovery. Examines the contributions of various pioneers of the period.
Explores Europe's cultural rebirth, showing how a return to classical Greek and Roman ideals and the invention of the Gutenberg printing press spawned the achievements of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare.
This program salutes the discoverers of America for their tenacity and their contributions. These pathfinders include Christopher Columbus, Sir. Francis Drake, Henry Hudson, James Cook, Lewis and Clark, and John Fremont.
