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2010., General, A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores the epic stories and legendary figures behind ancient mythologies, examining the world of the ancients and connecting some of their myths to actual historical events.
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[2010], A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video Call No: DVD Fic Cla Edition: [Widescreen] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Reacquaint yourself with myths so powerful that they remain woven into the fabric of the present world. From the epic tragedy of Medusa, Greek mythology's most infamous female fiend, to Hercules, its greatest action hero, and Hades, master of the land of the dead and a god so feared no one would speak his name. Explore these myths and legendary figures who inspired them.
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-- Engineering an empire.c2005., History Channel : A&E Home Video : Distributed by New Video Group Call No: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Using extensive state-of-the-art CGI animation this documentary chronicles the spectacular as well as sordid history of the Roman Empire from the rise of Julius Caesar in 55 BC to its fall around 537 AD. The CGI animation gives the viewers an opportunity to see Rome's greatest structures the way the ancient Romans saw them. The insights of engineers, archaeologists and historians add depth to segments on Hadrian's Wall, Caesar's Bridge, the aqueducts, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Baths of Caracalla, and the remains of Emperor Nero's lavish Golden Palace for a rare look at how one of Rome's most notorious megalomaniacs lived. Also never-before-seen footage shot on a diving expedition in the water channels underneath the Colosseum, channels once used to flood the arena for mock naval battles.