historical television programs

The words 'My Lai' are seared into our memories of the Vietnam War, but few know what really happened in the small Vietnamese village on March 16, 1968. Now, drawing on 400 hours of recently discovered audio recordings and new interviews with participants, eye witnesses, and investigators, the complete story can finally be told about one of the most shocking atrocities in modern times, and about lesser-known acts of remarkable courage.

Einstein's groundbreaking theory of relativity is illuminated through rare footage and new scientific analysis which breathes new life into the legendary thinker.

Groundbreaking eight-part series reveals ancient Rome's hidden treasures and untold stories as never before. From iconic figures including Caligula, Caesar, and Constantine to epic events such as the eruption of Vesuvius, the invasion of Britain, and fall of Rome, this collection reveals a startling, up-to-date vision of the ancient empire and challenges our perception of what we know about the Romans and their lives.

Portays two sides of Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the U.S., exploring his unconventional opening of the White House to blue collar workers and his oversight of the forced removal of Native American tribes, and examines other controversial opinions he held during his eight years in office.

"Black colleges and universities are a haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries and have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. Examines the impact these institutions have had on American history, culture, and national identity"--OCLC.

"Explores the complex alchemy that accounts for the enduring celebrity of America's most famous inventor, offering new perspectives on the man and his milieu. And illuminating not only the true nature of invention, but its role in turn-of-the-century America's rush into the future."--Publisher.

Investigates the reasons North Carolina, long seen as the most progressive state in the South, became home to the largest Klan organization in the country, with more members than all the other Southern states combined, during the 1960s.

Compares and contrasts the lives, motivations, and dictatorial policies of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin and presents commentary from historiams and psychologist on the factors that allowed each to come to power.

Examines the strategies and weapons used by twelve of history's most accomplished military leaders, discusses the significance of the battles they fought, and includes diary entries, reenactments, and commentary from scholars.

"The director explores, for the first time, his own wartime childhood and the experiences of other child survivors, teasing out their feelings about Poland, the Catholic Church, and the ramifications of identities forged under circumstances where survival began with the directive 'never forget to lie'"--Container.