Biography: Mussolini - Italy`s Nightmare (DVD)
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Biography: Mussolini - Italy`s Nightmare (DVD)
A&E`s
Biography
series profiles the dreaded
Il Duce,
whose 20-year reign of terror alienated his countrymen and lead to his eventual downfall and execution.
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Biography: Kellogg Brothers (DVD)
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Biography: Kellogg Brothers (DVD)
Viewers who enjoy a bowlful of Corn Flakes in the morning may be surprised to learn that a bitter family feud lies at the heart of the company that produces the delicious cereal. John Henry Kellogg and Will Keith Kellogg are the feuding brothers in question; John Henry built an infamous spa that formed the basis for the movie THE ROAD TO WELLVILLE in 1994, while Will is the brother who won the rights to use the family name and built the highly successful cereal empire after perfecting the recipe for Corn Flakes in 1894. Their incredible story is poured over here, with footage of the brothers combining with commentary from people who worked with the Kellogg brothers. The court case is discussed at length, as are the marked differences in the brothers` attitudes to life, making this another informative entry into the Biography series.
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Biography: Sitting Bull (DVD)
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Biography: Sitting Bull (DVD)
A true legend, Sitting Bull remains synonymous with the old west. A medicine man, Sitting Bull also galvanized the Native American troops before coming to a sad, untimely demise as he tried to escape captivity. This entry in the Biography series tells the story of this famous Sioux Indian.
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Biography: Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody (DVD)
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Biography: Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody (DVD)
Legendary tippler Dean Martin`s remarkable showbiz career is chronicled here by A&E`s Biography, from his
discovery
by soon-to-become-partner Jerry Lewis through his recording career, wherein he replaced the Beatles in the top spot on the pop charts.
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Modern Marvels - Railroads That Tamed the West (DVD)
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Modern Marvels - Railroads That Tamed the West (DVD)
Rarely-seen photographs, specialist interviews and amazing recreations combine to tell the story of the western railroads. The 1800`s were a fertile period for railway construction in America, although initial hurdles included threatened tribes, bandits, renegades, political problems and a whole lot more. Find out for yourself with RAILROADS THAT TAMED THE WEST.
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Biography - Peter The Great (DVD)
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Biography - Peter The Great (DVD)
The extraordinary life of Peter the Great, who ruled Russia with a steely determination and a cruel and violent regime, is profiled in this entry into the Biography series.
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Biography - Great Entertainers - Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star (DVD)
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Biography - Great Entertainers - Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star (DVD)
Newsreel footage and interviews tell the tale of the life and career of the legendary film star who was the top box office draw in America by the age of ten.
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Ancient Mysteries - Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World (DVD)
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Ancient Mysteries - Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World (DVD)
This program takes a look at the seven architectural wonders of the world. Although the pyramids are the only objects that remain, computer technology brings the other wonders to life, offering viewers a chance to gaze admiringly at constructions such as the Temple of Artemis at Ephemesia, and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
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Ancient Mysteries - Pompeii Buried Alive (DVD)
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Ancient Mysteries - Pompeii Buried Alive (DVD)
Kathleen Turner narrates this fascinating look under the volcanic pall that preserved the city of Pompeii when Mt.
Vesuvius erupted and buried it in ash.
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Ancient Mysteries - The Hidden City of Petra (DVD)
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Ancient Mysteries - The Hidden City of Petra (DVD)
Kathleen Turner narrates this fascinating journey into a chasm of the Jordanian mountains to the dead city of Petra carved into red rock cliff faces and stretching for 35 miles.
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Modern Marvels - The Great Wall of China (DVD)
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Modern Marvels - The Great Wall of China (DVD)
Modern engineers and some of the world`s leading historians puzzle over one of the great engineering mysteries of humankind: The Great Wall of China. Little is known about the actual building of the wall, such as who conceived the project and how it was built, yet some claim that it was a wellspring of madness and death. Visible to the naked eye from space, The Great Wall is one of the seven wonders of the world, and its mystery is thoroughly examined in this engaging and insightful documentary from The History Channel.
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Biography: Robert Redford (DVD)
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Biography: Robert Redford (DVD)
An actor, director, and cinematic renaissance man, Robert Redford has achieved many glorious goals in his life. An Oscar winner for 1980`s ORDINARY PEOPLE, Redford also created the Sundance Institute and Film Festival, which helped bring independent filmmakers to the forefront of the industry. Redford`s life and career is discussed at length in this entry into the Biography series.
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