History Channel (Television network)
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Every line on the U.S. map tells a great story: California's border was bent to claw onto lucrative gold deposits...Oklahoma's panhandle reflects a shifting national barometer for legal slavery...Kentucy, Tennessee and Virginia's shared border traces the scar of a meteor impact. The segments reveal the larger story of what makes America unique: a range of natural resources, a history of social experimentation, and a thriving democracy.
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Experts explore the tangled web of stories surrounding the Grail in search of clues to its existence and purported powers. Trace the incredible history and extraordinary tales of power and superstition, magic and mystery that surround one of Christianity's most sought-after relics.
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The world famous Orlando theme park is not only the most visited in the world, it's also the most technologically advanced. From a network of underground tunnels connecting various regions of the park, to the space age propulsion technology of the linear synchronous motors, the Disney dynasty has been on the leading edge of technology since the opening of Disneyland, its first park in 1955.
8) Corvette
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of America's first true sports car, the Corvette. Traces the evolution of the Corvette through the years, from the first show car to the models of the 1990s, and goes behind the wheel for a test drive.
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
This collection provides a rich portrait of one of the most beloved U.S. Presidents and significant events that surrounded him. Utilizing interviews with leading Lincoln biographers, Lincoln explores the inner conflicts that plagued and inspired the man who called himself 'the loneliest man in the world'. Other stories included regarding a ploy to steal Lincoln's body, the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and Sherman's March from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia....
11) The Aztec empire
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Trace the astonishing story of the Aztecs who rose from a beleaguered band of barely over 1,000 to dominate nearly all of Mexico in just over 400 years.
12) Ancient aliens
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The world's leading UFO experts, including authors of the best-selling book "Alien identities" and "Fingerprints of the gods", present an extraordinary journey into the history of human encounters with aliens.
14) Vampire secrets
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Uncover the ancient folkloric origins of blood-craving creatures from beyond the grave. Learn how the vampire myth is strongly rooted in Eastern European lore, but how it has also played a role in the ancient cultures of Greece and China as well.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
For years, they remained nearly invisible, a small group of dedicated men waiting for the perfect chance to strike. Then, on September 11, 2001, they took action. The story behind the 9/11 hijackers' elaborate and ambitious plans come disturbingly to light. The group, now collectively known as the Hamburg Cell, was ultimately found responsible for the cultivation of the al-Qaeda plot code-named "the planes operation." From the Middle East to U.S....
19) Legends of the old West: 6 classic tales featuring Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, and Buffalo Bill
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"... brings home some of the American West's most famous and infamous characters. Live the adventures of the famed William F. Cody in 'Buffalo Bill and His Wild West.' In 'Wild Bill Hickok,' see how the controversial lawman, scout, gunslinger, and professional gambler became a folk hero. Take a ride with 'The Legendary Cowboys' to explore the world of stampeding cattle, blazing gunfights, and life on the range. Uncover the mindset, motivation, and...