presents a comprehensive profile of this fascinating civilization. Listen as leading scholars trace the rise of the Aztecs from a band of just over 1,000 to the dominant culture of ancient America and learn how the Spanish were able to hasten the fall of this mighty society in mere months. Tour the great temple of Tenochtitlan, where ongoing excavations are unraveling some of the enduring enigmas of the Aztecs, and discover the culture's continued influence in Mexico today. THE AZTEC EMPIRE explores the riveting history of a civilization that rose to dominate nearly all of Mexico in just 400 years. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection  (less)

the feature-length EGYPT: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE explores Egypt s awe-inspiring engineering accomplishments through the prism of its pharaohs indomitable personalities. As Egypt s pharaohs alternately conquered and ceded vast expanses of land they pushed their royal architects to stretch the boundaries of imagination and human potential in effect inventing the science of structural engineering. Follow the empire s development from the First Dynasty of 3000 BC through the last days of the reign of Ramses the Great in 1212 BC from dazzling obelisks to the 700-foot Great Pyramid of Giza.Through cutting-edge digital graphics and countless interviews with noted Egyptologists THE HISTORY CHANNEL® chronicl...  (less)

the feature-length EGYPT: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE explores Egypt s awe-inspiring engineering accomplishments through the prism of its pharaohs indomitable personalities. As Egypt s pharaohs alternately conquered and ceded vast expanses of land, they pushed their royal architects to stretch the boundaries of imagination and human potential, in effect inventing the science of structural engineering. Follow the empire s development from the First Dynasty of 3000 BC through the last days of the reign of Ramses the Great in 1212 BC, from dazzling obelisks to the 700-foot Great Pyramid of Giza.Through cutting-edge digital graphics and countless interviews with noted Egyptologists, THE HISTORY CHANNEL chronicles the pharaohs and feats that brought forth the world s very first superpower.DVD Features:Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes Inside Look , From The Director s Chair , and Everything You Wanted To Know About Egypt ; Interactive Menu; Scene SelectionSystem Requirements:Run Time: 92 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE  (less)

to create the medieval version of the atom bomb: the trebuchet a fearsome, gravity-powered catapult dubbed Warwolf that was capable of hurling boulders, bee hives and plague-infected corpses long distances. Travel back to the Middle Ages and relive a fascinating turning point in warfare and medieval history. Enter the battlefield and experience the chaos of medieval warfare 200 years before the invention of the cannon Discover how the mechanized catapult sent English history and warfare in new directions Enter gigantic medieval castles and explore why these mighty fortresses became vulnerable to the Warwolf See how the medieval manuscripts provided clues in the trebuchet mystery See medieval experts create two competing full-scale catapults Travel to the banks of Loch Ness as newly designed catapults attempt to destroy a castle wall with 250-pound stone balls Secrets of Lost Empires II Unlock mysteries and uncover lost history with the experts as they use yesteryear s thrilling technology to recreate five ancient engineering marvels and to discover what daily life was really like in these communities. Travel around the globe from Egypt to Rome and take a fresh, hands-on look at mankind s greatest cultures and civilizations. It s history from a whole new point of view!  (less)

warrior tribes had its own violent agenda dark rites savage tactics and secret weapons.This second volume in acclaimed Barbarians series from THE HISTORY CHANNEL follows four of history's most fearsome tribes: the Vandals the Saxons the Franks and the Lombards as they cut a swath of destruction through the heart of the Roman world.Produced in High Definition BARBARIANS II recreates the world of these invaders through even more intense stunts large-scale battle re-enactments and a fast-paced exciting narrative.The whistle of the war axe and the clank of the shield will ring in viewers' ears as these four programs bring the epochal clash of civilizations to life as never beforeRuntime: 188 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 733961761054 Manufacturer No: A...  (less)

first time physical evidence is suggesting that Spain's conquest of the Incan Empire may have actually taken twenty years. Brought to life through CGI reconstruction and reenactments, the untold epic saga of decades of guerilla warfare and rebellion are finally revealed as National Geographic uncovers the truth behind the Inca's last stand.  (less)

by the mighty Assyrian Empire in approximately 722 B.C., ten of the twelve tribes of Israel reportedly vanished into the mists of history. Pursuing clues across time and space from the Middle East to India, Afghanistan, and even the Native American territories, historians attempt to separate myth from reality. What do these new archaeological discoveries say about the Lost Tribes? Can the lineage of these tribes be traced across a span of thousands of years? And will their prophesied return to Israel mark the beginning of Armageddon? Join the adventure of discovery in this eye-opening and thought-provoking QUEST FOR THE LOST TRIBES.  (less)

to please the bloodlust of the people: Capture the creature and unleash him in the arena against his condemned slaves, including wrongfully imporisoned general Marcus Romulus. Now the ultimate battle between man and beast is about to begin... and Rome will tase the full furty of hell unleashed.  (less)

researched by award-winning producer Vincenzo Labella, this compelling mini-series blends Biblical narrative with historic incidents and engaging fictional characters. Rejoice with Christ's disciples at Pentecost, and cry with them at the stoning of Stephen. Watch the Church grow -- Saul is dramatically converted, Peter performs wonders, and Philip baptizes the Ethiopian. Witness the barbarous treatment of Christians at the hands of Roman leaders, and finally, marvel at the great triumph of the Church, despite persecution and the martyrdom of Peter and Paul. A.D. is the perfect resource for any church or home study group wishing to explore the New Testament period, the Early Church, or the Book of Acts. Fullscreen. Study guid...  (less)

the most advanced civilization in the New World. By 1532 when Francisco Pizarro and his band of fewer than 200 Spanish conquistadors arrived in search of treasure and power the Inca had built the breathtaking city of Machu Picchu pioneered a sophisticated system of high-altitude highways and forged luxurious treasures of gold. So how could a tiny Spanish army of gold-seeking adventurers bring the powerful Inca Empire so quickly to its knees?System Requirements:Running Time: 56 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/WGBH BOSTON Rating: NR UPC: 783421416895 Manufacturer No: WG41689  (less)

legendary city of Troy, the mighty pyramids of the pharaohs and much more in this comprehensive 6 disc collection. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration with… • State-of-the-art computer graphics • Spectacular on-location photography • The world’s leading archaeological experts DVD box features 3D Lenticular packaging!  (less)

defending the Empire of Izmer from the diabolical grasp of mage Profion (Jeremy Irons). The past is prologue when the evil returns years later to avenge what transpired in Izmer. Can five young stalwarts thwart the fiendish traps, spectral ghouls and mighty armies of hell? The answer and the thrilling spectacle comes in Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (Side B). DVD Features: Audio Commentary DVD ROM Features Documentary Interviews  (less)

formidable military power in the world. Disc 3: Seduction of Power Stories of Julius Caesar and Augustus in their pursuit for power and control of the Roman Empire. Disc 4: Grasp of Empire Romans initially welcomed the conquered peoples they brought into their Empire, then eventually enslaved them all. Disc 5: The Cult of Order With growing unrest in the Empire, Romans embraced what was then a marginal religious cult Christianity. Disc 6: The Fall While Romans are distracted with games and entertainment, their enemies draw nearer and social unrest within threatens to reach a boiling point.  (less)

Doom begins obliterating one key Galaxy Alliance outpost after another, they realize the threat is too great even for one of the mighty Voltron units to deal with. Therefore, they send the call both to the stellar ship Explorer and to the Castle of Lions. Keith, Princess Allura, Hunk, Lance and Pidge fly into battle in their robot lions, alongside Commanders Jeff, Krik and Cliff with their vehicle teams. When Prince Lotor arrives as the head of a super Robeast made of five united Robeasts, Keith and Jeff give the order to form both Voltrons! Haggar targets Keith and Allura with a curse, and the Fleet of Doom is closing in on Galaxy Garrison. The ultimate giant robot team-up is Earth's last hope!  (less)