As the most famous document in the world, the Bible is filled with figures we are familiar with. Here for the first time, History has brought together 6 programmes recalling some of the best-known stories in the Good Book. With 6 documentaries looking at the lives of Adam and Eve, Solomon and Sheba, Moses, Mary of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene and the story of Jesus. This boxset has 6 DVDs and a runtime of 360 mins
World War II impacted the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world, yet it was the decisions of a few powerful leaders who arguably shaped the outcome of the bloodiest war in history. From Hitler, who was responsible for initiating the conflict; to Churchill, the man who took Britain to war as Nazi forces started to take Europe by force; and Roosevelt, who brought America into the war in 1941, we look back at the men whose decisions meant the difference betwen lfie and death for millions of innocent civilians. Archive footage that has rarely been seen in the past 70 years and expert analysis shape an in-depth portrait of four men who perhaps did more to influence the path World War II took than any other: these are the Leaders & Dictators of World War II.
Everywhere we look history is around us. As guardian's of the nation's history, the English Heritage are charged with preserving and maintaining over 350, 000 historic and listed buildings, ruins and castles. This series follow English Heritage as it embarks on 4 amazing new projects with the ensuing comedy, chaos and bitter political controversy, as massive losses ensue, the credit crunch bites and massive infrastructure projects are thrown off track...
Between them, they were responsible for countless atrocities and deaths. They are power-hungry men who maintained an iron-clad grip over the respective nations they ruled. Under their leadership thousands of innocent civilians lost their lives as a result of their murderous regimes. These are the world's most notorious tyrants and dictators. With programmes focusing on the reigns of Manuel Noriega, Nicolae Ceausescu, Pol Pot, Ayatollah Khomeini, Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein. This boxset has 6 DVDs and a runtime of 360 mins
WWII Lost Films uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war's biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow 12 unforgettable Americans and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded.
Learn all about Ireland, its people and the historical events that has shaped it's present and future. Starting with Cromwell and his 40 week campaign, then to the Great Potato Famine of 1845-51 and how it saw an estimated 1.2 million people die of starvationand disease and another 1.5 million emigrate for a better life. Next we see how the Irish settled in America and their experiences of the country and a look at the controversial figure of James Joyce. Next we look at the veterans of the Easter Rising and hear their account of what it was like to live through those turbulent times. Finally we follow J. P. Donleavy as he explores his roots where he peened his controversial first novel, The Ginger Man in a heartfelt journey of remembrance. This boxset has 6 CDs and a runtime of 6 hours
From medieval castles to the intrigue of Hadrians Wall and Stonehenge, discover the enduring mystery of England's ancient past. Lost Castles of England - Existing throughout much of the Middle Ages, timber rather than stone castles were the dominant fortifications of their period. Rather than small and temporary, they were large, permanent and dotted throughout England. Lords and Ladies built them, communities lived in them and battles were fought over them, yet today only mounds of earth remain. This intriguing programme uncovers the mystery surrounding the majestic timber castles of England. Hadrian's Wall - Seventy four miles long and 2, 000 years old, Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England. Stretching from Newcastle upon Tyne to the coast of Cumbria, it winds over the hills and valleys marking the northernmost extent of a once mighty empire. Built of stone and mortar, it is an ancient treasure that still holds many secrets that archaeologists are eager to uncover. Stonehenge - For 5, 000 years the sacred prehistoric site of Stonehenge has stood on the Salisbury Plain, mystifying all that have seen the ancient stones. But who built it and why? Was it an altar for human sacrifices, an astronomical observatory, a place of healing or even a landing site for UFOs? Through interviews with world-famous archaeologists and Stonehenge experts, we explore many of the lingering mysteries that have enthralled us for five millennia.
Explore the stories behind 7 of the finest writers who ever put to paper and whose lives themselves could provide the narrative to a bestseller. Taking a in-depth look at the lives and inspiration of writers H.G. Wells, James Joyce, Mark Twain, Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway and Charles Dickens. This boxset has 6 DVDs and a runtime of 360 mins
This amazing 6 DVD boxset takes an in-depth look at the War in the Pacific covering the most influential battles and events that defined the war. Using a combination of archive footage, personal testimony and CGI to bring to life Pearl Harbour & Guadalcanal, Tarawa & Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and a look at the life of U.S. Army Private Eugene B. 'Sledgehammer' Sledge whose notes on the battlefield became some of the most celebrated memoirs of a frontline soldier ever written. This boxset has 6 DVDs and a runtime of 360 mins
This action-packed 3 disc set offers an in-depth examination of one of the most renowned fighting cultures ever known: the legendary Samurai. Unrelenting and honour-bound warriors, their lethal skills were exceeded only by their desire to prove themselves by plunging into danger, without fear or hesistation. Journey back to the world of medieval Japan and the fighting code of its knights, the ruthless Samurai. It was an exotic world of shimmering beauty and sudden death, a place where honour meant more than life itself. Discover how their strict code of honour was born and the harsh sarifices they made to live up to their ideals.
Join Discovery as we go in search of The Secrets of the Egyptians and uncover the truth behind some of the world's oldest and most famous mysteries. This fascinating collection begins with an attempt to trace the woman who launched a thousand myths: the ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. Renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass is on a mission to reveal the deepest secrets of Nefertiti's life, which still remain a mystery after 3, 000 years. We then cover the life of Egyptian King Ramses II who ruled for 64 years, built on a scale unequalled by any ruler in history, bragged about his military prowess and was fond of listing the names of his two hundred children. As one of the most highly significant mummies of modern times, it was his remains that were sent to France for treatment, becoming the only mummy ever to leave Egypt. We reveal what secrets his remains revealed after thousands of years. Finally, we cover the women pharaohs whose names are legendary: Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Hatshepsut. All were icons of beguiling beauty and supreme power, their command rivalling that of the mightiest male rulers in history. Today, in spectacular finds in the famed Temple of Karnak and across the Nile in the Necropolis at Thebes, archaeologists have uncovered a major power source of these well-known women rulers in a previously little-known cult