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  1. Hungarian Uprising (2008)

    Subject
    History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 52 minutes), £7.99

    On October 25th 1956, many Hungarians attending a peaceful demonstration were fired upon by the secret police - the hated AVH. Hundreds were killed, the incident provoked civil war, and on October 29th the...

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  2. Discover Your Family History (2006)

    Subject
    History; Social Studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0, 82 minutes), £14.99

    A step-by-step guide showing beginners how to trace their family history in the UK. Covers the topics of civil registration, census, using the Family Records centre, wills, parish registers, visiting record...

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  3. Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome: Circus Maximus and Trajan’s Forum (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 52 minutes), £14.99

    Explores the seven wonders of ancient Rome: the Pantheon, the Aqueducts, the Via Appia, the Baths of Caracalla, Trajan’s Market, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum. These were the works of great men who...

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  4. Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece: Knossos and Delphi (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 52 minutes), £14.99

    The ancient Greeks used buildings and structures to reflect the variety of life at the core of their civilisation - they built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshiped some of the...

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  5. Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt: Valley of the Kings (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 52 minutes), £14.99

    Documentary which uncovers the mysteries of Ancient Egypt’s pharaohs and brings to life buildings as the Egyptians would have seen them. Shows the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Abu Simbel, Mount...

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  6. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 45 minutes), £14.99

    Explores the birth of the image of "The New Man" in human history. Delving into the legends of the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, John Romer demostrates how these monuments projected a...

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  7. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 45 minutes), £14.99

    John Romer explores the influence of ancient eastern civilisations. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, in what now is Iraq, were rumoured to be part of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar. Today, scientists believe...

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  8. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 45 minutes), £14.99

    Author and archaeologist, John Romer, contemplates the mystical aspects of the Seven Wonders, exploring the enduring fascination of the only surviving Wonder, the Pyramids. He then focuses his attention on...

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  9. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Pharos of Alexandria (2005)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 45 minutes), £14.99

    John Romer ventures to the sites of two ancient cities created by Alexander the Great - cities that were considered among the most beautiful and unusual the world has ever seen. He also explores the culture...

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  10. Russian Revolution in Colour (2005)

    Subject
    History; Politics & government
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 94 minutes), £9.99 (GU); £12.99 m(P)

    The Russian Revolution of 1917 changed the world forever. Almost overnight, an entire society was destroyed and replaced with one of the biggest and most radical social experiments ever seen. Within a...

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