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Killing one third of Europe's population in just three years and ravaging the flourishing cities of Italy, France, Germany, England, and Spain, the Black Death swept across the continent at an inconceivable rate. Through chilling reenactments, interviews with experts and historians, and excerpts from original accounts, discover the origins, progress, and cultural repercussions of the Plague's reign of terror. Many thought it was punishment by God,...

Travel to the top of the world to explore the remarkable Incan city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes, and see incredible footage of its discovery.

Shows how new scientific research reveals insight into the origin of the Holy Scriptures. Features discussion by leading biblical experts on questions such as: Did Moses really write the Torah? What secrets does the oldest existing piece of the Bible reveal? What hints of its genesis can the Dead Sea scrolls tell us?

Since the beginning of humanity, in every civilization, human beings have found ways to alter their consciousness in search of something "greater" than everyday reality. This film delves into mankind's psyche in search of the key to our pervasive drive to experience something "beyond." Historians and spiritualists explore the ancient rituals of cultures worldwide that have sought visions and truth through altered consciousness.

Briefly examines the life of of the renowned Dutch painter and traces the development of his art.

The biblical world was ruled by terror. Disasters of mythic proportions--global flooding, fiery destruction, plagues, earthquakes, and famine--ravaged humanity. But are these biblical accounts fact or fiction? This film seeks to reinterpret the Bible as a historical document, using archaeological facts and ancient texts to separate its record of events from its religious agenda. Find out what new evidence supports the occurrences of Noah's Flood and...

On location and archival footage is utilized with sequences of dramatic re-creation, stills of cultural objects, and taped commentary by classical and religious scholars to present a history of the Jewish uprising against Roman rule in Palestine from 66-73 A.D., culminating in the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and the Jewish fortress at Masada. The program examines the historical background of the revolt and its consequences, particularly...

Recounts the story of David, the shepherd boy who slew the Philistine giant Goliath to become the hero of his people.

The Real Story from History, looks at one of the world's most devastating natural disasters and projects what would happen if Mt. Vesuvius erupted again today. Many scientists believe we are playing with fire and that Vesuvius will erupt soon, and question how the now three million residents could escape. In 79 AD Vesuvius exploded, burying the city of Pompeii and other Roman towns along the Bay of Naples beneath layers of ash and pumice, killing...

Credited with both unifying China and tormenting its citizenry, Qin Shi Huangdi, the "first emperor of China, " is one of the most controversial leaders in the nation's history. His reign brought advances such as standardized currencies, weights, and measures, unified written and spoken language and transportation systems. In battle, too, he was centuries ahead of his time--creating assembly lines to mass-produce precision-crafted swords, arrows and...