Joseph
Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988) DVD
An
exhilarating journey into the
mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a
masterful
storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers in the acclaimed
PBS
series. Includes The Hero's Adventure, The Message of the Myth, The
First
Storytellers, Sacrifice and Bliss, Love and the Goddess, Masks of
Eternity.
360
minutes. |
Egypt
- Beyond The
Pyramids
DVD
This
brand new four part series
takes the viewer into the heart of Egypt to sites never before seen on
film. Included here are the first-ever-filmed looks at legendary sites
such as the Tomb of Ramses II, the Abydos Boat Graves, and the
skeletons
at Mendes. State-of-the-art archaeological equipment and cutting-edge
computer
technology are employed to offer a deeper, fuller analysis of artifacts
and sites, thereby creating a greater understanding of the lives and
civilization
of the Ancient Egyptians. |
Mystery
of the Maya
(1998)
DVD
Filmed
on location at numerous
sacred sites throughout Central America including the ruins at
Palenque,
Tikal, Tulum, Chichen Itza, Copan and Uxmal, Mystery of the Maya
explores
the culture, science and history of this people. |
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Empires
- The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization (2000) DVD
The
Greeks built an empire that
laid the foundations for modern science, politics, warfare and
philosophy,
and produced some of the most breathtaking art and architecture the
world
has ever seen. This series, narrarted by Liam Neeson, recounts the
rise,
glory, demise and legacy of the empire that marked the dawn of Western
civilization. Using the latest advances in computer technology, the
story
of this astonishing civilization is told through the lives of the
heroes
of ancient Greece. This series combines dramatic storytelling stunning
imagery, groundbreaking research and distinguished scholarship to
render
classical Greece gloriously alive. |
Rome-Power
& Glory DVD
The
series covers many of Rome's
most famous, and in many cases infamous, figures, including Julius
Caesar,
Augustus, Nero, and Caligula. One of the series' main strengths is its
coverage of all levels of Roman society, depicting the diverse strata
of
Roman civilization in all respects: economic, religious, geographic,
and
such. While providing a good general overview, Rome does not have time
to make a detailed study of any one topic. The other disadvantage is a
reliance on old gladiator movie footage that detracts from the
seriousness
of the topic. All in all, this is an excellent visual introduction to
the
history of the Roman Empire. --Tara Chace |
Ancient
Civilizations
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