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"This A&E Special presents the Spanish-American War - a 'splendid little war' that marked America's foray into modern geopolitics. The events both before and during the war serve as lenses through which to examine a period in U.S. history characterized by idealism and exuberance, on the one hand, and jingoism and opportunism on the other. This was a youthful America discovering its place on the world stage at the dawn of what was to become the American...
23) Abraham Lincoln
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A three-part documentary event. Abraham Lincoln is a definitive biography of the 16th president, the man who led the country during its greatest crisis. Featuring over seven hours of compelling live-action scripted scenes, interviews with esteemed historians and public figures including President Barack Obama as well as archival materials, and segments acknowledging the invaluable influence of abolitionists-such as Frederick Douglass in seizing the...
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Every line on the U.S. map tells a great story: California's border was bent to claw onto lucrative gold deposits ... Oklahoma's panhandle reflects a shifting national barometer for legal slavery ... Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia's shared border traces the scar of a meteor impact. The segments reveal the larger story of what makes America unique: a range of natural resources, a history of social experimentation, and a thriving democracy.
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This collection unravels some of the more puzzling mysteries surrounding aliens have they been visiting Earth for millennia, and do they visit today? This collection will blow viewers minds whether you're an ancient aliens theorist, a non-believer, or somewhere in between.
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"For nearly a decade, the legendary World War II aircraft carrier USS Enterprise held a pivotal place on the turbulent seas of war, engaging in some of the fiercest multi-front battles ever witnessed in modern combat. The only carrier to be front and center in every major sea conflict in the Pacific, the Enterprise and her crew's battles were marked by intense firepower, instinct and a 360-coordination between surface ships, the aircraft above and...
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Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on your television is actually background radiation from The Big Bang? This CGI-driven special will tell the 14 billion year history of our world in two hours. It's an epic story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it's a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.
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His movies are legend, his women breathtaking, and his toys dressed to kill. Whether James Bond is pursuing villains in space-age flying machines or neatly evading peril with his high-tech marvels, British Secret Agent 007 is licensed to carry the ultimate in stunningly intelligent devices ever to grace the silver screen. Bond had it all. This exclusive look at his gadgets reveals what it really takes to save the world.
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Takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the ingenious technology and incredible engineering feats that went into building Disney World's 27,000 acre complex. Features innovations ranging from a network of underground tunnels connecting the various regions of the park to the space-age propulsion technology called linear synchronous motors. Traces the history of Disney World from Walt Disney's purchase of the Florida land and the building of Magic...
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Produced with the exclusive cooperation of bestselling author Erich von Daniken, Ancient Aliens launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate the evidence, with a concentration on discoveries of the last thirty years, including unusual DNA findings on man's evolution and newly decoded artifacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. It is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.
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"The search is on for the earth's most elusive and mysterious monsters. Each episode launches an expedition to uncover a famous mystery creature. Scientists use modern technologies like DNA testing and digital photo analysis to evaluate decades of physical and photographic evidence, while field researchers search for the beast itself. Bigfoot, aquatic dinosaurs, giant squid, mutant canines, man-eating catfish and more will be investigated like never...
34) The aviator
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Follows the life of Howard Hughes as the twentysomething millionaire, having already made a fortune improving the design of oil-drilling bits, who comes to Hollywood with an interest in getting into the picture business. It doesn't take long for Hughes to jump from producer to director of his first major film project, a World War I air epic. The film was a massive hit, and the eccentric inventor became a mogul in Hollywood, making Jean Harlow a star...
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This multi-episode documentary series takes viewers on the definitive in-depth journey behind the scenes of one of the greatest landmark franchises of all time: Star Trek. Celebrating the show's 55th anniversary, each episode focuses on a different chapter in the groundbreaking program's history. Interviews with the cast, crew, and experts including one of Leonard Nimoy's final in-depth Trek interviews reveal never-before-heard backstage stories and...
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History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts-from early civilization up to the 21st century all around...
37) Da Vinci and the code he lived by: the unique vision and determination of the renaissance master
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Examines and recounts the life of Leonardo da Vinci, using a combination of reenactment, commentary by scholars, and narration.
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"In Season two, surprising historical research and scientific analysis set the stage for groundbreaking fieldwork; high-tech expeditions to the home turf of famous monsters. Deploying state-of-the-art equipment, each episode scientifically examines the best evidence available, including photographs, videos, hair and bone samples, and the actual eyewitness accounts themselves"--Container.
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Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of Titan rises: Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries, from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.