Arts and Entertainment Network.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Legends from China tell of 716 mysterious stone discs, known as "The Dropa Stones". Some believe the stones hold secrets about ancient contact with extraterrestrials. Discovered in a cave in 1938, each 12" disc contains a double spiral of tiny hieroglyphs that are said to contain the historical record of an alien race called the Dropa that crash-landed in an isolated region of China 12,000 years ago. The story of the Dropa Stones is an amazing tale...
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
For turn-of-the-century captains of Wall Street, the majestic Hudson Valley provided an ideal getaway from the chaos of New York City. Just an hour or two from town, the valley offered tranquility, natural beauty--and plenty of elbow room for their sprawling country estates.
Series
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
From the 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to the chemical disasters at Chernobyl and the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India, to the well-known tragedy of the Titanic, this video takes a look at some of the most notable and devastating engineering mistakes in history.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
America's unique form of democracy separates power among three branches of government: the legislative, judicial and executive. The President of the United States, who heads the executive branch, holds the position that most embodies the aspirations of the American people. Join HISTORY for a fresh perspective on how the Oval Office has evolved over the past 200 years through stories about and learn about the 43 men who have served as Commander in...
13) Trains unlimited
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the railroads in America. Features visits to famous railroads and museums, film footage, photographs, and interviews.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has heard of Roswell and Area 51. But that's just the tip of the UFO iceberg. UFOs: WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW travels the world and meets with government officials, biblical historians and UFO experts to explore the many facets of humanity's fascination with extra-terrestrial visitors. Each of the videos in this three-volume set focuses on a different aspect of the story."--Www.historychannel.com.
Series
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
"One of the most reviled monarchs of all time, Marie Antoinette became empress of France at the age of 19. She offended the nobility with her disregard for court etiquette, and the citizens with her incredible extravagance and absolute disregard of their situation. By August of 1792 the people had rebelled and Marie and King Louis XVI were imprisoned. Within months they were beheaded"--Container.
19) Jerusalem
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Disc 1 examines the history of Jerusalem from its establishment to its destruction by the Romans in 70 A.D. Disc 2 traces Jerusalem's history from the destruction of the second temple to the twentieth century.
Publisher
A & E Television Network
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Traces the emergence of the modern-day Christmas celebration from pagan festivals such as the Roman Saturnalia, and how British settlers in the New World transformed the patron saint of children into the enduring figure of Santa Claus.
