History's turning points II: the television explosion
Television exploded into a business and in one generation revolutionized our lives. David Sarnoff, a poor Russian immigrant, was the first person to recognize the financial and commercial potential for television. He had championed the radio mania o...
History's turning points II: the incredible march
In this program, Mao turns defeat into victory and Chinese communism is born. Mao Tse-tung, the leader of China's Communist First Front Army, flees the forces of his arch enemy, the Nationalist leader Chiang Kai Shek. Mao and his one hundred thousa...
History's turning points II: the Battle of Britain
In this program, the RAF defeats the Luftwaffe and democracy is saved. Britain's fighter pilots take to the skies in the summer of 1940 in order to maintain control of the English Channel and stave off Hitler's planned invasion. When German bombers...
History's turning points II: the first flight
The Wright brothers reach for the clouds and world air travel becomes a reality. Orville and Wilbur Wright, two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio are determined to prove that man can fly. After years of research, the two brothers eventually const...
History's turning points II: the battle for Vietnam
This program examines how Walter Cronkite and the media questioned a victory and how the war in Vietnam was lost. During the Tet truce for Chinese New Year, January 31st 1968, the Vietcong carried out a surprise attack on America's Embassy in Vietn...
History's turning points II: the plot to kill Hitler
The bomb explodes, but against all odds Europe's most hated dictator survives. In July 1944, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a trusted junior officer of the Nazi home army, entered Hitler's high security headquarters, the Wolf's Lair, intent to kill...
History's turning points II: the rise of the Mob
This program describes how the Volstead Act was passed and the Mafia took over America. In 1920, the American government cracked down on drinking and banned the sale and consumption of alcohol. But instead of making America a better place, prohibit...
A history of women's achievement in America: women begin to transform themselves
Women achievement, the history of women in America and women heroes are shown in this fifth program of American women history spanning 1916-1936. This program discusses the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, Jeannette Rankin; women gaining th...
World War II: the road to war
This program chronicles the global events that ultimately led to U.S. action in World War II. Discussion points include Hitler and the Nazi Party, fascism in Italy, and Communism under Stalin; British appeasement and American isolationism; blitzkrie...
The Muslim town: urban life under the caliphate
Although the first towns the Arabs founded during the expansion of Arabia were only vast campsites, it was not long before their temporary dwellings gave way to the magnificent signature architecture of Arabian culture. What was it like to live in t...