History's ancient legacies: China
Human beings have constructed many remarkable monuments, but only one man-made structure can be seen from the surface of the moon. The Great Wall of China remains the greatest creation of a remarkable Asian people, but it is not the only one, as thi...
History's ancient legacies: Hadrian's Wall
The Roman Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of a wall which would mark the northern boundary of the mighty Roman Empire. Built during the Roman occupation of Britain, the wall was a last outpost. It meant the end of civilization and a separat...
History's ancient legacies: India
For over four thousand years, the lands of India have been home to a remarkable human civilization. This fascinating program journeys through the centuries to reveal the continuing story of the Indian people. Beginning with a graphic reconstruction ...
History's ancient legacies: Japan
The story of Japan is like that of no other nation on Earth. For two thousand years, the Japanese people have lived an often-isolated life of striking contrasts. The military aspects of Japanese history are familiar to many, and this fascinating pro...
History's ancient legacies: Stonehenge
Stonehenge is an incredible monument dating from around 2,800 BC. Using the very latest in advanced computer animation, this video lets the student step back in time to see the origin of the stones and the monument in its original form. Leading auth...
History's ancient legacies: Romans in Palestine
This program reviews the history of Palestine and its invaders from the time of Alexander the Great through the Roman Empire and examines the ongoing Jewish resistance to foreign rule and foreign religions. It provides a remarkable glimpse at the a...
History's ancient legacies: Ancient Rome
A complete history of ancient Rome, using the latest in computer animation, authentic filmed recreations, period imagery and location footage. Learn how Caesar Augustus "founded a city of brick and left it a city of marble." See how power seized by ...
History's ancient legacies: the pyramids of Egypt
The burial sites of the mighty Pharaohs of Egypt are still one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world today. This program gives us a look at the Egyptian culture, which rose up around the Nile. It took so many so long to build them that a who...
History's ancient legacies: the Aztecs and the Maya
Although the Aztec capital was razed, many descriptions of Aztec life exist. Famed for their incredible architectural achievements, the Aztec legacy lives on in modern Mexico City. The peaceful, nomadic Mayan people bequeathed to us some of the worl...