Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War
Filmed a century after the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, this program narrated by Edward James Olmos examines the events and attitudes that led to the Spanish-American War, followed by an exploration of the conflict and its outcome. Early fil...
Jerusalem: Center of the World—Part 2
The second installment in the PBS series Jerusalem: Center of the World focuses on the city’s evolution under Roman rule; its historical significance in both Christianity and Islam, past and present; the tensions that exist between Jews and Muslim...
Jerusalem: Center of the World — Part 1
The first installment in the PBS series Jerusalem: Center of the World covers the historical beginnings of the city; its role as the hub of ancient Israel’s religion and culture; information on major Old Testament leaders in the context of Jerusal...