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  1. Living with Gorillas (2000 Video)

    Producer
    Cynthia Moses
    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min., 2001 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

    Looks at the work of primatologist Magdalena Bermejo who is studying the western lowland gorilla near the once-deserted village of Lossi in the Congo Basin. Skilled local trackers help her look for the...

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  2. 30 Years of National Geographic Specials (2000 Video)

    Producer
    Barry Nye; Gail Willumsen
    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    DVD

    Highlights of three decades of ‘National Geographic Specials’. Shows the first Americans to conquer Everest, underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and wildlife researchers Dian Fossey and Jane...

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  3. Mysteries of the Nile (1999 Video)

    Producer
    Rick King
    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min., 2001 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

    Looks at the archaeological treasures disovered in Egypt by Giovanni Belzoni and Howard Carter.

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  4. Headhunting (1999)

    Director
    André Singer; Tom Sheahan
    Subject
    Anthropology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 PAL, 60 minutes), £50.00

    This film covers the history of human decapitation, featuring the story of two British engineers beheaded by rebels in modern Russia and the psychological and religious implications of contemporary...

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  5. Human Sacrifice (1999)

    Director
    André Singer; Tom Sheahan
    Subject
    Anthropology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 PAL, 60 minutes), £50.00

    The documentary gives insight into the ancient rituals and religious practices involved in human sacrifice. The FORBIDDEN RITES series looks at rituals considered important and acceptable to one society but...

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  6. Cannibalism (1999)

    Director
    André Singer; Tom Sheahan
    Subject
    Anthropology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 PAL, 60 minutes), £50.00

    This film explores the history of cannibalism around the world and its role in different culture, from ancient Britain to Papua New Guinea, including first-hand accounts, expert interviews and rarely seen...

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  7. Asteroids: Deadly Impact (1997 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min., 1999 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

    Dr Eugene Shoemaker tours asteroid and meteorite craters around the world, explaining how they have become a key to our understanding of the origins of the solar system and a continued threat to the safety...

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  8. Photographers, The (1995 Video)

    Producer
    Jaime Bernanke
    Subject
    Art
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min., 1999 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

    Some of the ‘National Geographic’ magazine’s photographers reflect on their jobs and their art.

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  9. Goya the Engraver: Shadows and Light (1994)

    aka: Goya Grabador, Luces 6 Sombras

    Producer
    Jose Maria Bondia
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    An electrionic edition of the entire series of Goya’s aquatint etchings from 1776 to 1824, including the ‘Caprices’, ‘Follies’, Disasters of War’, and ‘Bullfight’. Uses hypermedia design to...

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  10. Earthquake (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Geology
    Distribution
    out of distribution, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 1993 sale: £20.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Using previously unseen footage of the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, shows what happened in the first moments after the earthquake struck and asks if such catastrophes can be predicted. In 15 seconds...

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