The history of human civilization parallels the history of its cities. From Athens under the rule of Pericles to the Jerusalem that Jesus knew, the great cities of the past defined the eras in which they were built and shaped the minds of countless generations. These places embodied the knowledge and beliefs of entire societies within their walls—and yet due to the vagaries of history, these ...
The feature-length widescreen Director’s Cut of the Discovery Channel special – executive produced by James Cameron. In 1980, a bulldozer accidentally uncovered a first-century tomb in Jerusalem. Of the ten ossuaries (stone coffins) found inside, six bore inscriptions: Jesus son of Joseph, Maria, Mariamene (the name by which Mary Magdalene was known), Joseph, Matthew, and Judah son of Jesus. ...
Based on the popular radio series this 1950s horror television show was broadcast live and featured early appearances by future stars including Lee Marvin (GORKY PARK) Eva Marie Saint (NORTH BY NORTHWEST) Leslie Nielsen (AIRPLANE!) and Boris Karloff (THE SORCERERS).System Requirements:Running Time: 780 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSIC Rating: NR UPC: 617742200294 Manufacturer ...
Two DVD set. On April 12th 2007, UK Gothic Metal pioneers Paradise Lost played a sold-out show at the Koko club in the heart of Camden, London to record a DVD. Fans and media from all over the world came to the beautiful Baroque style venue to celebrate a band that, 20 years since its conception in 1988, is still one of the most exciting bands of their self-defined genre. Guitarist Greg Mackintosh ...
The 50s TV series featuring stories of mystery and macabre is released in a four-disc set. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSIC UPC: 617742200898 Manufacturer No: IEG2008
Long-buried treasures and newly discovered monuments are shedding new light on Celtic society. Classical writers condemned what they saw as the barbarian Celtic society –a lifestyle built around dark religious rituals, bloody sacrifices and savage fighting. But, as this informative and entertaining episode of Lost Treasures reveals, there was a rich sophisticated element to Celtic culture. ...
`Paradise Lost, the Life and Times of John Milton' covers not only the life of this supreme poet, but also one of the most enthralling periods of British history. Milton lived to see England torn apart by civil war. London, his capital city, was ravaged by the greatest plague since the Black Death, and was then destroyed by fire. This was the crucible from which Paradise Lost was created, ...