Sam Waterston
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Rome developed from a town on the Tiber River to a formidable power that dominated the world as it was known. See what researchers have discovered about life in ancient Rome, from the harsh life of a legionnaire on guard at Hadrian's Wall to the gladiators in the Colosseum.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
While Europe was in the midst of the Dark Ages, the Maya of Central America were developing a culture responsible for a complicated writing system, mathematic and astrological calculations and archeological marvels. Explore ruins in the jungles of Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to understand a people both sophisticated and bloodthirsty and a society that collapsed with mysterious speed.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Study the "dynasties of power" from the 2nd century B.C. through the rise of the first emperor to discover the achievements of ancient China. While uniting a vast land the Chinese built the 2,600-mile Great Wall, invented paper, printing, the compass and the world's first system of justice.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
The roots of the world's major religions lie in the valleys of Mesopotamia's Fertile Crescent. Here archaeologists are digging for the sites of Biblical stories, and unearthing clues to the dawn of civilization.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Isolated by the Himalayas, Tibet has developed a culture centered on lives of altruism, the worship of the Dalai Lama as the manifestation of god on earth, and a perception of life as a repeating cycle. Now, however, modern life is intruding and the Tibetans' quest for peace, inner knowledge and nirvana may cease to exist.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
With the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamen the world was provided with details of the ancient civilization of Egypt. In the land of the pharaohs a culture existed that believed in eternal life for all, from farmer to aristocracy. Now archaeologists are discovering the mysteries of the ancients, from preparing a mummy for burial to the technology necessary to raise enormous stone buildings.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Archaeologists are unearthing data that may support the existance of the island Atlantis, once thought to be only a legend. This is an exploration of the area that is considered to be the cradle of western culture.
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
500 years before the birth of Christ, the small city-states of Greece began a period of cultural excellence, and none was more advanced than Athens. Discover the architectural, intellectual and artistic achievements of the period, and the elements that led to the end of the glorious "moment of excellence."
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Because the white settlers of Africa couldn't believe that natives were responsible for the once great kingdoms of Great Zimbabwe and the Swahili Coast, these ancient cultures were either credited to wandering Phoenicians, the Queen of Sheba or other white travelers. Now the place where human history began is being reclaimed by descendants of those lost cultures, and the glories of their accomplishments are revealed.
Publisher
Skydance Productions, LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
For as long as they can recall, Grace and Frankie have been rivals. Their one-upmanship comes crashing to a halt, however, when they learn that their husbands have fallen in love with each other and want to get married. As everything around the ladies is coming apart, the only thing they can really rely on is each other.
12) Anesthesia
Publisher
Mpi Media Group
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Multiple lives cross paths when a Columbia University professor is mugged.
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Ever since the wake-up call that was Columbine, schools and law enforcement have developed multiple strategies to prevent attacks. Indeed, the horror of Newtown needs to be seen in a context that's not defined by defeat. Remarkably, more than 120 school assaults have been thwarted in the past ten years. But, while security hardware and physical barriers can play a deterrent role, it's been psychologists - working hand in hand with law enforcement...
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
Tagalog
Description
In New York City, when a crime is committed, the victims are represented by two distinct yet intertwined forces. There's the police department, represented by the 27th precinct Homicide Detectives. It is their job to investigate the crime, collect evidence, and interview witnesses. Suspects are placed under arrest. The matter is then taken over by the prosecutors of the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
15) Serial mom
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Housewife Turner is nearly perfect, except when someone violates her sense of appropriate conduct.
16) Thomas Jefferson
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Two nemeses become bonded jilted wives after their husbands reveal they have been having an affair with each other since the 1990s and now plan to get married. As Grace and Frankie muddle through ups and downs with their business, romantic relationships and families, they must face some realities of aging.
18) The Civil War
Publisher
Pbs Home Video
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns' Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president, and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
New York City Detective Mike Logan and Sergeant Paul Cerreta are working the streets of the 31st precinct in relentless pursuit of criminals. Once the criminals are caught by Logan and Cerreta, it is up to Executive ADA Ben Stone and his assistant ADA Serena Southerlyn to bring them to justice.