Your Guide To The Best World History DVDs Starting With The Highest Reviews

When the Moors Ruled in Europe

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
Release Date: 2008-06-10
Running Time: 101 minutes

How Islamic civilization tamed Western Europe

"Inspiring" --The Observer (U.K.)

Join British historian Bettany Hughes as she examines a long-buried chapter of European history--the rise and fall of Islamic culture in what is now Spain and Portugal. Although generations of Spanish rulers have tried to expunge this era from the historical record, recent archaeology and scholarship now s... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online

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In Search of History - The Greek Gods (History Channel)

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

Their exploits were recorded and passed down through countless generations. Their images inspired some of the most beautiful art ever created. Their names echo throughout history. From their mythical home atop Mount Olympus, the Greek gods played an integral part in Ancient Greek life. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® explores the fascinating history of these enduring figures through period accounts, interv... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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In Search of History - The Aztec Empire (History Channel)

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

When explorer Hernando Cortés arrived in the New World in 1519, he found the present-day nation of Mexico dominated by the Aztecs. Highly skilled farmers, builders, and merchants, they were also savage warriors who practiced human sacrifice. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® presents a comprehensive profile of this fascinating civilization. Listen as leading scholars trace the rise of the Aztecs from a band ... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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In Search of History - Lost City of the Incas (History Channel)

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2005-09-27
Running Time: 50 minutes

The spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains, was long thought to be legendary. Then in 1911, the intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains. But while the walls and chambers have been extensively studied in the years since, the purpose of this ancient site remains unclear. Go to the top of the world to unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic place. See... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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In Search of History - The Knights Templar (History Channel)

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

Their fanatical courage struck terror in their enemies. Their fabulous wealth made them the most powerful men in Europe. Their secret rites inspired rumors of heresy. In the Crusades, these ferocious sword-wielding monks were charged with protecting the Kingdom of Jerusalem. In defeat, they were burned at the stake. Journey from Middle Ages Jerusalem to modern day Europe to unravel the extraordina... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Mysteries of the Bible - The Bible's Greatest Secrets (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives)

Starring: Jean Simmons
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2005-04-26
Running Time: 50 minutes

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Just the Facts: The Middle Ages

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Cerebellum Corporation
Release Date: 2007-07-03
Running Time: 50 minutes

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Operation Valkyrie: The Stauffenberg Plot to Kill Hitler

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Koch Vision
Release Date: 2008-11-11
Running Time: 76 minutes

The Definitive Story Based on Eyewitness Accounts
Produced in Collaboration with the German Resistance Organization Forschungsgemeinschaft 20. Juli 1944

July, 1944. As WWII raged on, a group of conspirators, led by Claus von Stauffenberg, plotted to assassinate Hitler and end his reign of terror. Using rare color footage, painstakingly recreated dramatizations, detailed CG reconstructions a... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online

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Just The Facts: The Renaissance

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Cerebellum Corporation
Release Date: 2007-08-28
Running Time: 49 minutes

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WWII: A Filmed History

Starring: James Cagney
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Topics Entertainment
Release Date: 2008-10-07
Running Time: 1500 minutes

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