Arts and Entertainment Network
21) UFOs and aliens
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"From unidentified flying objects and other worldly underwater vessels to alien life forms and the UFO hunters who seek to prove their existence, explore some of the most puzzling paranormal incidents and the most credible evidence..."--Container.
22) Jackson Pollock
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Discover the true story behind the enigmatic artist whose iconic splatter and drip techniques forever changed the face of Abstract Expressionism in the twentieth century. From his near lifelong struggles with alcohol to his tumultuous marriage to artist Lee Krasner to his destructive encounter with fame, this program probes every corner of Pollock's short, yet dramatic life. Featuring extensive photographs and in-depth interviews with biographers,...
25) Vikings
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Pillage, rape, and plunder, these are the acts we most readily associate with the Vikings. But now, new evidence suggests that some lesser-known endeavors, including building, navigating, and colonizing, may have been what really helped them to thrive. At the end of the eighth century AD, the Vikings, fearsome warriors from Denmark and Norway, powered their way through Western Europe, ransacking whatever and whoever stood in their way.
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For years, they remained nearly invisible, a small group of dedicated men waiting for the perfect chance to strike. Then, on September 11, 2001, they took action. The story behind the 9/11 hijackers' elaborate and ambitious plans come disturbingly to light. The group, now collectively known as the Hamburg Cell, was ultimately found responsible for the cultivation of the al-Qaeda plot code-named "the planes operation." From the Middle East to U.S....
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Commemorates one of the most defining moments in American history, one which tore the nation apart, pitting North against South, brother vs. brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union. Using state-of-the-art technology to colorize 500 rare black-and- white photographs, and access to government and private archives, the emotional stories of these...
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"A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of American history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin,...
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Where in Washington DC is the nation's most incredible treasure chest? It's a library unlike any other in the world, the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Modern Marvels explodes the myth that this 200 year old institution is simply "where members of Congress borrow books". Viewers are taken beyond the magnificent Jefferson Building Great Hall into the secret vaults where more than 600 miles of shelves hold 130 million items, many of them...
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The assassination of JFK forever changed America. 50 years later, most Americans think we do not know who did it. History has conducted the largest nationwide survey on the topic to learn what the country believes. Who do Americans suspect was responsible for JFK's death? Take a deeper look through the eyes of those to whom it matters most: the American people.
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Archival films and photographs are used to describe Wright's childhood homes, as well as the homes of his early adult life in Illinois and later adult life in Wisconsin and Arizona. Discusses how his development as an architect is best seen in the three homes he built for himself. Includes commentary by experts.
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From the age of dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the United States, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, firsthand accounts, and grounded theories surrounding an age-old debate: Did intelligent life forms from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? Do they visit us now? Episodes include: Mysterious Places; Aliens and the Third Reich;...
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"This extraordinary collection from HISTORY(R) brings home some of the American West's most famous and infamous characters. Live the adventures of the famed William F. Cody in 'Buffalo Bill and His Wild West.' In 'Wild Bill Hickok, ' see how the controversial lawman, scout, gunslinger, and professional gambler became a folk hero. Take a ride with 'The Legendary Cowboys' to explore the world of stampeding cattle, blazing gunfights, and life on the...
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"With her inquisitive mind, Eliza Scarlet has always been more interested in running her late father's detective agency than behaving like a proper lady, much to the chagrin of family friend Inspector William Wellington of Scotland Yard, also known as The Duke. But nothing has prepared her for the dangers she is about to face as a woman in the murder investigation trade"--Container.
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From the producers of "America: The Story of Us" comes the epic tale of the rise of civilization. "Mankind: The Story of All of Us" is a 12-hour series that spans the first flourishing of life in Mesopotamia through the discovery of America, capturing the danger, action, struggle, heroism, and adrenaline using groundbreaking techniques.
39) The states
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Explores the history of the United States and the decisions involved as each state joined the union.