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Romans in Scotland, The: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome’s Northernmost Campaigns

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Narrated by Daniel Houle ...

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2 hours 27 min

Shortly after Emperor Hadrian came to power in the early 2nd century CE, he decided to seal off Scotland from Roman Britain with an ambitious wall stretching from sea to sea. To accomplish this, the wall had to be built from the mouth of the River Tyne – where Newcastle stands today – 80 Roman miles (76 miles or 122 kilometers) west to Bowness-on-Solway. The sheer scale of the job still impresses ... Read more

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Shortly after Emperor Hadrian came to power in the early 2nd century CE, he decided to seal off Scotland from Roman Britain with an ambitious wall stretching from sea to sea. To accomplish this, the wall had to be built from the mouth of the River Tyne – where Newcastle stands today – 80 Roman miles (76 miles or 122 kilometers) west to Bowness-on-Solway. The sheer scale of the job still impresses
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Errol Flynn and Tyrone Power: The Lives and Careers of Hollywood’s Favorite Swashbucklers

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2 hours 10 min

In 1940, the 4th most popular star in the U.S. was a foreign actor from Australia, and unlike other movie stars, he was more notorious for his pursuits off the screen than on it. In an era long before social media, Errol Flynn represented the epitome of a swashbuckling playboy, with enough mystery and intrigue surrounding him and his background to fascinate even those who didn’t see his movies. ... Read more

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In 1940, the 4th most popular star in the U.S. was a foreign actor from Australia, and unlike other movie stars, he was more notorious for his pursuits off the screen than on it. In an era long before social media, Errol Flynn represented the epitome of a swashbuckling playboy, with enough mystery and intrigue surrounding him and his background to fascinate even those who didn’t see his movies.
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Dead Sea, The: The History and Legacy of the Most Unique Lake in the World

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If the world had a navel, it would be the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth where one can still stand on dry land. The photographs of this unique lake seem to be taken from a science fiction movie, or a land devastated after a nuclear holocaust. To others, the fluffy shores could remind them of Antarctica although it is in one of the warmest spots on the planet. Its white, creamy masses, ... Read more

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If the world had a navel, it would be the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth where one can still stand on dry land. The photographs of this unique lake seem to be taken from a science fiction movie, or a land devastated after a nuclear holocaust. To others, the fluffy shores could remind them of Antarctica although it is in one of the warmest spots on the planet. Its white, creamy masses,
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Stagecoaches and Wagons: The History of Overland Transportation Companies and Methods in 19th Century America

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The United States is a massive country, with the continental 48 states covering over three million square miles. From the 13 colonies along the Atlantic Ocean, the nation spread ever westward, and before automobiles, airplanes, and railroads, the most reliable transportation was one’s own two feet or a horse.Wagons, whether covered or uncovered, have been used to haul people and supplies for ... Read more

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The United States is a massive country, with the continental 48 states covering over three million square miles. From the 13 colonies along the Atlantic Ocean, the nation spread ever westward, and before automobiles, airplanes, and railroads, the most reliable transportation was one’s own two feet or a horse.Wagons, whether covered or uncovered, have been used to haul people and supplies for
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Knights Hospitaller, The: The History and Legacy of the Medieval Catholic Military Order

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For centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in one of the most infamous territorial disputes of all time, viciously and relentlessly battling one another for the Holy Land. In the heart of Jerusalem sat one of the shining jewels of the Christian faith, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Legend has it that this was where their Savior had been buried before his fabled resurrection. What was ... Read more

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For centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in one of the most infamous territorial disputes of all time, viciously and relentlessly battling one another for the Holy Land. In the heart of Jerusalem sat one of the shining jewels of the Christian faith, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Legend has it that this was where their Savior had been buried before his fabled resurrection. What was
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Soviet Invasion of Hungary in 1956, The: The History and Legacy of the Hungarian Uprising and the Military Operations That Put It Down

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2 hours 6 min

After D-Day had all but sealed the Allied victory, Stalin’s Red Army became more aggressive in retaking land formerly held by Germany. Concerned over the ever-widening Soviet map, Churchill met with Stalin in October 1944 (Roosevelt was by this time too frail to join them) and, while ceding Rumania and Bulgaria to the Soviets, insisted that Yugoslavia and Hungary be shared among the allies. The ... Read more

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After D-Day had all but sealed the Allied victory, Stalin’s Red Army became more aggressive in retaking land formerly held by Germany. Concerned over the ever-widening Soviet map, Churchill met with Stalin in October 1944 (Roosevelt was by this time too frail to join them) and, while ceding Rumania and Bulgaria to the Soviets, insisted that Yugoslavia and Hungary be shared among the allies. The
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Great Siege of Malta, The: The History of the Battle for the Mediterranean Island Between the Ottoman Empire and Knights Hospitaller

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2 hours 39 min

After being forced out of Rhodes by the Ottomans in the early 16th century, the Knights Hospitaller spent seven years residing in Sicily without an official home or garrison, but around 1530, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V decided to gift the order the islands of Malta and Gozo, as well as the port city of Tripoli in North Africa, as a fiefdom. The emperor’s motivations varied, but most historians ... Read more

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After being forced out of Rhodes by the Ottomans in the early 16th century, the Knights Hospitaller spent seven years residing in Sicily without an official home or garrison, but around 1530, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V decided to gift the order the islands of Malta and Gozo, as well as the port city of Tripoli in North Africa, as a fiefdom. The emperor’s motivations varied, but most historians
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America’s Deadliest Hurricanes: The History of the Three Worst Hurricanes in American History

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Hurricanes have been devastating communities for thousands of years, bringing about various combinations of rain and wind that can do everything from taking down some dead limbs to wiping out houses. They are also common enough that people who live for any length of time in a region prone to having hurricanes are inclined to accept them as something of a periodic nuisance rather than a serious ... Read more

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Hurricanes have been devastating communities for thousands of years, bringing about various combinations of rain and wind that can do everything from taking down some dead limbs to wiping out houses. They are also common enough that people who live for any length of time in a region prone to having hurricanes are inclined to accept them as something of a periodic nuisance rather than a serious
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Legends of the West: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

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*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. .*Explains the origins of the Gunfight and the controversial details that continue to be debated today.*Includes witness accounts and newspaper accounts of the gunfight. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. “The 26th of October, 1881, will always be marked as one of the crimson days in the annals of Tombstone, a day when blood ... Read more

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*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. .*Explains the origins of the Gunfight and the controversial details that continue to be debated today.*Includes witness accounts and newspaper accounts of the gunfight. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. “The 26th of October, 1881, will always be marked as one of the crimson days in the annals of Tombstone, a day when blood
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Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla: The Pioneers of Electricity

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*Includes pictures of Tesla, Edison and important people and places in their lives. *Includes some of the inventors' most inspiring quotes and explanations of their inventive techniques.*Discusses the relationship and rivalry between Edison and Tesla*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.Thomas Edison holds a unique legacy in the United States, but there's no ... Read more

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*Includes pictures of Tesla, Edison and important people and places in their lives. *Includes some of the inventors' most inspiring quotes and explanations of their inventive techniques.*Discusses the relationship and rivalry between Edison and Tesla*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.Thomas Edison holds a unique legacy in the United States, but there's no
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The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Inca

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*Includes over 25 pictures of important people, places, and events, including Macchu Picchu, Inca ruins, Inca clothing, and more. *Describes the everyday life, religion, architecture and cities of the Inca Empire*Includes a Table of ContentsDuring the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches, attempts that ... Read more

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*Includes over 25 pictures of important people, places, and events, including Macchu Picchu, Inca ruins, Inca clothing, and more. *Describes the everyday life, religion, architecture and cities of the Inca Empire*Includes a Table of ContentsDuring the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches, attempts that
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Pablo Picasso

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*Includes pictures of more than 25 of Picasso's most famous works, including an explanation of his techniques and influences.*Includes pictures of Picasso and important people in his life. .*Explains the artistic influences and legacy of Picasso's life and art. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. "Everyone wants to understand painting. Why dont they try to ... Read more

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*Includes pictures of more than 25 of Picasso's most famous works, including an explanation of his techniques and influences.*Includes pictures of Picasso and important people in his life. .*Explains the artistic influences and legacy of Picasso's life and art. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. "Everyone wants to understand painting. Why dont they try to
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Dead Sea, The: The History and Legacy of the Most Unique Lake in the World

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