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America's national monuments : the historic South. [Volume 3], Slavery and the plantation system: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The American South is home to some of the world's most spectacular ecosystems, from coral reefs to salt water marshes. It is also home to the origin of slavery and the plantation system in America. Three national monuments present this profound lega...
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America's national monuments : the geologic West. [Volume 2], The Pacific Northwest's ring of fire: Pinnacles National Monument
Pinnacles National Monument is home to the California condor. In this program, geology, tectonic plates and American history are discussed.
Ancient history: the Maya
The Mayas are best known for their spectacular architecture that made up their city centers, but they are also the most misunderstood of the great ancient civilizations. First, they were not the blood thirsty warrior society as they often portrayed;...
18th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 7. 1783-1790
American history, 18th century American history, United States history, and 18th century United States history begin in this seventh 18th Century Turning Points program. In this series, eight half hour programs tell the exciting story of America's t...
Great American authors since 1650: 1958-present
This generation of writer witnessed and participated in WWII ... Korea ... The Cold War ... The Civil Rights movement ... And Vietnam. These experiences shaped them intellectually, spiritually and emotionally in ways that were translated into their ...
A history of Chinese American achievement in the United States: Chinese Americans spread their wings
Chinese Americans, the history of Chinese Americans and Chinese American culture as well as Chinese American heroes are presented in this third program of Chinese American achievement spanning the years 1886 - 1906. In this series, eight half-hour s...
Miracle of the human body: the cardiovascular system
Using the latest in 3-D graphics, medical imaging and cadaver specimens, see the human body’s cardiovascular system revealed in ways never seen before. Beginning with the veins, arteries and capillaries and then moving onto the heart and blood, th...
A history of American Indian achievement: American Indians populate the North American continent
This first program covers the years 12,000 B.C. - 2000 B.C. During the first ten thousand years of occupying North America, American Indians were the most accomplished Stone Age hunters, worked metal into tools and weapons, and created some of the w...
18th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 1. 1700-1713
American history, 18th century American history, United States history, and 18th century United States history begin in this first 18th Century Turning Points program. In this series, eight half hour programs tell the exciting story of America's tra...
19th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 4. 1846-1860
American history, 19th century American history, United States history, and 19th century United States history are emphasized in this fourth 19th Century Turning Points program. America entered the 19th century as an agricultural nation of 16 states...