Lost Civilizations: Greece and Rome

Lost Civilizations: Greece and Rome 1995

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Reader's Digest Invites you to journey back through 6,000 years and revisit some of the greatest cultures the world has ever known. Journey back to Athens, the world's first democracy, as Pericles helps usher it into a Golden Age of unparalleled achievement in philospohy, science and art. And, discover the very essence of what it meant to live as an ancient Roman, part of a military colossus that, even to the present day, is regarded as "The Ultimate Empire." Celebrate the gods at the Colosseum... spy on a Roman emperor's wife... dance with the cult of Dionysus... mingle with gladiators preparing for battle... join Socrates at the Symposium... see why Caesar was assassinated... and much more!

1995

Great National Parks of the World: Lands of Enchantment Australia to the Orient

Great National Parks of the World: Lands of Enchantment Australia to the Orient 1970

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Travel to the East to explore four of the world's most diverse National Parks in the world. Dive into the turquoise waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, teeming with brilliant coral, parrot fish, moray eel, sea anemone, starfish. Explore the remote bamboo forest of China's Wo-long National Park and meet an extraordinary community of Giant Pandas. Sail the Pacific Ocean to the magical Galapagos Islands untouched by time and man to see the famous gigantic Galapagos tortoise, lava lizards - wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Finally climb the world's highest mountain, the beautiful and formidable Mount Everest for a view from the top of the world!

1970

Great National Parks of the World: Lands of Wonder Europe to Africa

Great National Parks of the World: Lands of Wonder Europe to Africa 2000

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Take a thrilling journey to four of the greatest national treasures of Europe and Africa. Walk along the misty shores of Ireland's rocky northern coast to experience the legendary Giant's Causeway. Search for elusive mountain gorillas in Uganda's lush Impenetrable Forest. Climb the stunning snow-capped peaks of Italy's timeless Alps to discover the regal ibex in Gran Paradiso National Park. Behold the spectacle of thundering herds of migrating wildebeest, zebra and gazelle on Africa's fabled Serengeti Plains.

2000

Swimming Lions

Swimming Lions 2003

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Lions in Botswana's Okavango Delta are examined as they take to the water in a display of unusual behavior. Biologists are observed as they tag the big cats and track their movements using GPS technology

2003

Savage Garden: Superstars and Cannonballs

Savage Garden: Superstars and Cannonballs 2001

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Filmed during the Australian leg of their massive world tour, Superstars And Canonballs takes you to the heart, soul, and nerve-centre of one of the world's most popular and successful bands… and includes, exclusive to video, the never-before-seen, full length documentary "Parallel Lives". In this intimate video journal, Darren and Daniel give unprecedented access to our cameras, allowing us to follow them on stage and behind the scenes… What is revealed is surprisingly frank insight into the minds and experiences of two very talented individuals. For the very first time, Darren and Daniel talk candidly about their unique creative-collaboration, friendship and life on the road. Accompanying this sensational documentary is the entire 90 minute live Affirmation concert. Filmed in spectacular widescreen during their hometown Brisbane concert, a staggering eleven cameras bring to life the excitement and frenzy of the real concert experience.

2001

Cheetahs Against All Odds

Cheetahs Against All Odds 2009

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In the Serengeti, cheetahs lead uneasy lives. Females must leave their cubs alone and exposed to the savagery of more powerful predators in order to hunt. Even scrounging scavengers can gain the upper-hand over this slender and graceful speedster. This extraordinary tale follows two cheetah mothers, struggling to raise their young in the face of constant danger. As their fortunes rise and fall, experience battles against luck for the upper hand and success against all odds.

2009

Besa: The Promise

Besa: The Promise 2012

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A documentary exploring how Albanians, including many Muslims, helped and sheltered Jewish refugees during WWII at their own risk, and trying to help the son of an Albanian baker that housed a Jewish family for a year return some Hebrew books that the family had to leave behind.

2012

Great National Parks of the World- Lands of Majesty The America

Great National Parks of the World- Lands of Majesty The America 2000

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Travel the America to explore four of the world's most beautiful National Parks. Cruise the icy waters of Alaska's glittering Glacier Bay and see whales breaching, eagles soaring, glaciers thundering into the sea! Wander through lush green Corcoavdo, Costa Rica's enchanting rainforest, amid gorgeous scarlet macaws and spider monkeys. Journey to Canada's majestic Banff National Park to enjoy brilliant turquoise Lake Louise nestled beneath the soaring Rockies. Behold Arizona's awe-inspiring Grand Canyon - so magnificent it's been called "an amphitheater fit for the gods!"

2000