Your Guide To The Best Ancient History DVDs Starting With The Highest Reviews.

Ancient Mysteries - Pompeii: Buried Alive

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2005-12-27
Running Time: 50 minutes

Two-thousand years ago, Rome was an all-powerful empire and Pompeii was one of its prosperous provincial towns-until Mount Vesuvius exploded in the largest eruption ever recorded. In a matter of hours the thriving city was entombed under a thick layer of ash and debris, undiscovered for centuries. ANCIENT MYSTERIES® journeys to the first century to explore the remarkable city of Pompeii. Recreat... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Metropolis

Rated: Unrated
Directed By: Hannes Schuler
Studio: KOCH Vision
Release Date: 2008-07-08
Running Time: 364 minutes

Journey to the heart of urban life and witness the splendor and brilliance of the world’s most magnificent cities throughout the ages. Using computer animation, lavishly staged scenes and expert commentary, this 7-part series explores invention and innovation as well as the experiences of daily life in these centers of power.

THE POWER OF CITIES
Athens: The Rule of the People
Through a f... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online

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National Geographic: The Search For the Battleship Bismark

Starring: Robert D. Ballard
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Created By: Fred Karns
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Release Date: 2005-04-26
Running Time: 60 minutes

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Mystery of the Sphinx

Starring: John Anthony West
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: UFO Tv
Release Date: 2007-10-30
Running Time: 95 minutes

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Mysteries of Egypt (Large Format)

Starring: Kate Maberly
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: C.A.V. Distribution
Release Date: 1999-07-06
Running Time: 58 minutes

Spectacular cinematography used in an innovative framework featuring noted actor and native Egyptian Omar Sharif provide a highly entertaining glimpse of ancient Egypt in this documentary from National Geographic. Sharif, playing a grandfather who is explaining the archeological wonders to his inquisitive granddaughter, does a fine job of explaining such puzzles as how the pyramids would h... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Wholly Moses!

Starring: Laraine Newman
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Sony Pictures
Release Date: 2004-07-06
Running Time: 104 minutes

Wholly Moses! is a clever, 1980 Biblical farce that has much in common with Monty Python's Life of Brian. Dudley Moore, between star-making performances in 10 and Arthur, plays Old Testament-era idol maker Herschel, whose life parallels that of the more famous Moses in many ways. Forced into the role of seer for Egypt's pharaoh, Herschel becomes convinced he has divine ... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Roman City

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS (Direct)
Release Date: 2006-04-11
Running Time: 60 minutes

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Greece - Secrets of the Past (IMAX)

Starring: Nia Vardalos
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Release Date: 2006-09-19
Running Time: 45 minutes

The magic of ancient Greek civilization comes to life in a giant screen adventure! From the Academy Award-nominated producers of Everest, comes a dynamic tale of science, archeological adventure and discovery. Greece: Secrets of the Past takes you to the dawn of democracy and the birthplace of Western Civilization on a quest to uncover the buried secrets of one of the world's most enlightened soci... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Decisive Battles of the Ancient World (History Channel)

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2006-11-28
Running Time: 380 minutes

They are the moments when history was writ in blood; when armies determined the fate of empires and men became myths. They are the DECISIVE BATTLES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD. In a groundbreaking four-disc release, THE HISTORY CHANNEL® presents the 13 defining points of ancient warfare-moments that altered the course of history and shaped the modern world. DECISIVE BATTLES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD narrates... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Ancient India: A Journey Back in Time (Lost Treasures of the Ancient World)

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Kultur Video
Release Date: 2006-01-31
Running Time: 50 minutes

The story of India is one of fabulous dynasties and kings, timeless belief systems and golden ages of culture. This fascinating program journeys through the centuries to demonstrate how glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of a unique people. Authoritative and entertaining, this program features a stunning graphic re-creation of an Indus Valley City of the Second Millennium BC. Fe... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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