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History unlocks the truths and myths behind the world of epic heroes and villains. Examine the complex soul of the prophet Moses, who defeated the Pharaoh and the Egyptian army and led his people out of Egypt. See how Joshua's army infiltrated and destroyed Jericho from the inside out. Discover the stories of King Ramses II and such ancient marvels as the temple at Karnak and the rock temple at Abu Simbel.
3) Big history
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A collection that turns history on its head, breaks down the walls between history and science, and tells the story of the universe form the Big Bang through today. Crisscrossing through time and space, each episode reveals the transformative relationships between science and history that viewers many not have even knew existed.
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What will the world be like when mankind is extinct? The pyramids may stand forever, but the cities will disappear. Our greatest masterpieces will fade and crumble. As global warming and the depletion of natural resources become ever more pressing issues it is critical to consider how we can reduce our impact on the planet. Journey to locations around the globe already going through the processes of a lack of human intervention. See the changes wrought...
7) Gettysburg
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Gettysburg will strip away the romanticized veneer of the Civil War and present the engagement in a new light: a visceral, terrifying experience with everything on the line. At its core, this is the story of the soldiers on the ground, not the generals who commanded from behind the front lines.
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It introduces viewers to a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia where two obsessed brothers are attempting to solve a 200-year-old mystery. Rick and Marty Lagina own most of Oak Island and are determined to find the treasure alleged to be buried there, despite the fact that the island is rumored to be cursed. Legend says seven people must die before the treasure is revealed, and so far, six have lost their lives in the pursuit.
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It explores the life of one of history₂s most fascinating figures, a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer, author, and finally, U.S. president. Featuring over five hours of expert interviews, rich archival material, and vivid live-action sequences, this two-part documentary charts Roosevelt₂s journey from his sickly childhood to being a champion for the working man to becoming, at age 42, the youngest president of...
13) Ring of fire
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June Carter Cash wrote Johnny Cash's most famous song, 'Ring of Fire,' while she was falling in love with the fascinating and difficult musician who was the love of her life. Ring of Fire takes viewers inside that volatile relationship, as seen through the eyes of their son, John, as well as profiling the woman who patiently supported one of country music's biggest stars even as she found her own idiosyncratic path to stardom.
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Produced with the exclusive cooperation of bestselling author Erich von Daniken, Ancient Aliens launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate the evidence, with a concentration on discoveries of the last thirty years, including unusual DNA findings on man's evolution and newly decoded artifacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. It is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.
15) The great Gatsby
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A would-be writer Nick Carraway leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits.
16) Sons of liberty
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As riots consume the streets of Boston, a dangerous game plays out between a British governor and ringleader Sam Adams, which escalates to extreme measures, street brawls, black market dealings, espionage, and murder. A sizzling, romantic affair percolates against a backdrop of rising civil unrest, the infamous Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere's legendary ride. From the Battle of Lexington, a clash between the dedicated colonists and the superior...
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This four-part limited series chronicles the harrowing backstory of Olivia Winfield as she is wooed by the debonair Malcolm Foxworth. After a whirlwind romance, Olivia discovers the twisted truths lurking inside Foxworth Hall, and the fairytale life she expected becomes a nightmare, one that leads to her notorious decision to lock her grandchildren in the attic.
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A dozen cases await the reclusive Manhattan epicure and his gregarious sidekick. Archie finds a dead woman's body while doing a simple favor for a friend. Wolfe bolts from court when he believes his testimony will convict an innocent man. While fetching his raincoat, Archie stumbles onto a murder scene. A delivery boy is murdered and Archie is the prime suspect. Wolfe and Archie hunt for the mother of an abandoned baby. A lecherous producer is poisoned...