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Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2009.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the most important expedition in American history, led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Includes the stories of the young army men, French-Canadian boatmen, Clark's African-American slave, and the Shoshone woman named Sacagawea who went with them.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The Lost Evidence revisits the 1945 battle on the Rhine River, and captures the entire operation, the single largest offensive against the Germans since D-Day, with a combination of archival material, dramatic re-enactments, and high-tech computer modeling.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
When writer-turned-comedian Dick Cavett became the host of his own talk show in 1968, his mentor, Groucho Marx, quickly became a frequent guest. Groucho's appearances on The Dick Cavett Show captured what Cavett calls "the last of Groucho's greatness."
Publisher
Pilot Film & Television Productions Ltd
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Globe Trekker's Holly Morris discovers two South American countries that share a similar name but couldn't be more different, Uruguay and Paraguay. In Uruguay's capital Montevideo, Holly discovers its colonial Spanish history and charm and tries the local cuisine. She travels down to the beach to get a taste of the annual carnival festivities. On to Paraguay, Holly heads to its capital Asuncion to learn about its colonial and political past, before...
Publisher
Pilot Film & Television Productions
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Join Globe Trekking host Holly Morris as she embarks on an adventure through one of the most populated places on the planet, a tough but rewarding country overflowing with life, culture and incredible hospitality, Bangladesh. Beginning in the capital Dhaka, seventh largest city in the word, Holly negotiates the hectic rickshaw traffic, encounters man eating Bengal tigers and braves giant bees in search of honey before travelling to the river deltas...
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Alfred Wainwright's pictorial guides of the Lakeland Fells inspire novice climber Julia Bradbury to explore ten of his recommended walks through England's scenic Lake District. With spectacular aerial views, fascinating history, and evocative Wainwright quotes, here is a must-see exploration of the classic walks and climbs of England's scenic Lake District.
Publisher
Pilot Productions
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Globe Trekker Adela Ucar's Turkish adventure begins in the historical town of Konya, a bastion of Islamic faith and Seljuk culture. It is home to the whirling dervish orders, ancient mosques and markets, perfumed with Eastern spices, and a place where Muslim pilgrims mingle with secular citizens in tranquil tea gardens. She visits the city of Diyarbakir with its huge basalt city walls, studded by mighty gates, it's the epicenter of Kurdish culture....
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. The first in a long line of acts targeting the Chinese for exclusion, it remained in force for more than 60 years.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
November 2022 will mark the centennial of the opening of King Tut's tomb. This two-hour special, made by an entirely Egyptian crew, seeks to answer some of the mysteries surrounding their great civilization. Shot on location and led by Egyptian archeologist Dr. Yasmin El-Shazly, King Tut: Allies and Enemies feature unprecedented access to dig sites and experts to give Tut a voice to tell his own story. The golden mask is breathtaking, but the young...
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Jamie Oliver hits the road for a culinary expedition through the world's cultures and cuisines. Traveling across Europe and North Africa, Oliver discovers as much about the people as the food. From truffle and boar hunting in the French Pyrenees to spear fishing off an island near Athens, Oliver attempts to uncover the freshest, most authentic dishes such as the street food of Marrakesh, herring in Sweden, and sweet prawns in Venice.
18) Art of faith
Publisher
Alive Mind
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Reveals "outstanding examples of the art and architecture of Judaism, Christianity and Islam ... filmed in twenty-seven key locations in eighteen countries"--Container.
Series
Publisher
Little Travelers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Chantelle and Nakia's travels continue as they team up with three of their cousins and explore Germany in the full bloom of spring. From the beautiful parks of Berlin to small fishing villages in the north, there is no shortage of adventure as the girls take in the gorgeous landscape, new foods, animal encounters, and the world's biggest train set. Experience the magic of old folklore as they travel the Fairy Tale Road, visit Sleeping Beauty's Castle,...
20) Goa & Manila
Publisher
Pilot Film and TV Productions
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Angela May journeys to the western coast of India to sample the cuisine and culture of the thriving melting pot that is Goa. Next, Bobby Chinn travels to the capital Manila."
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