Tag: History
The Precursors of the Inca
Past the mighty Inca empire, various cultures developed their science , art and customs to astonishing degrees before being relegated to oblivion, swallowed by...
The Mongol Empire
Documentary on world history dynasties - The Mongol Empire, and Kublai Khan and the Great Khans, rulers of the Mongols and a dynasty in...
Ancient Apocalypse: The Maya Collapse
For over a thousand years, the Maya built a civilization in the jungle - creating pyramids, sculptures and paintings. Then around 800 A. D....
Secrets of the Parthenon
Nova checks in to see how the multi-decade restoration of the Parthenon is going. They find the restorers dealing with a massive jigsaw puzzle...
The World at War (30th Anniversary Edition)
The second World War had a profound effect on the course of the 20th century, and unfortunately, its horrors, including “ethnic cleansing,” terrorism, despotism,...
Battlefield Vietnam
Current documentary eyes set their sights on the pivotal battles of the Vietnam War. This set offers incredible footage and strategic information as it...
The Day We Learned To Think
Understanding of humans' earliest past often comes from studying fossils. They tell us much of what we know about the people who lived before...
Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam’s Enigma
North Vietnamese communist politician, prime minister 1954-55, and president 1954-69. Having trained in Moscow shortly after the Russian Revolution, he headed the communist Vietminh...
In Search of Myths and Heroes – King Arthur
"In Search of Myths and Heroes: King Arthur" is a compelling documentary that explores the legend of the iconic British king and the enduring...
History of the Home
"History of the Home" is a captivating documentary series that delves into the rich and fascinating history of the home. Hosted by Dr. Lucy...
