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Mighty, elemental forces, fiery eruptions, titanic floods, the grinding of great ice sheets, and massive impacts from space molded North America. This spectacular road trip through our nation's tumultuous past sets out to answer three fundamental questions: How was the continent built? How did life evolve here? And how has its spectacular landscape shaped human lives and destinies?
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In a spectacular adventure, NOVA unlocks the mystery on the vast, grassy plains of Kazakhstan, where horses still roam free, and nomadic herders follow their traditional way of life. Investigating clues from archaeology and genetics, researchers reveal vivid evidence of the very first horsemen. They also discover warriors who swept across Europe and turn out to be the ancestors of millions today.
4) A to Z
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The First Alphabet: Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets. How Writing Changed the World: The printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies, from pen to paper to printing press, make it all possible?
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In the 2018 high-definition program, learn all about Martin Luther King, Jr. as a pioneering force for racial equality and non-violent protest. What were the significant events of MLK's early years? What was MLK's role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott? What was the Birmingham March? What was the March on Washington? What was MLK's role in the Voting Rights Act? What were the events of MLK's final years and his lasting legacy?
6) History Kids: 10 Most Influential U.S. Black Leaders - Mlk, Harriet Tubman, Katherine Johnson and Mo
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In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about ten Black individuals that are arguably the most influential in the history of the United States. What were the accomplishments and contributions made by each of them? This program spotlights Harriet Tubman, Barack Obama, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Claudette Colvin, Thurgood Marshall, Madam CJ Walker, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Katherine Johnson and Muhammad Ali.
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Observing African-American History Month, this brand-new, 2017, two-volume, high-definition DVD focuses on the bravery and sacrifices made by Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks toward freedom and equality. In volume one, explore Harriet Tubman's early life, social impact, role in the Underground Railroad, later life, and lasting national legacy. Her noteworthy quotes are recounted by 'Harriet' herself.
8) The dresser
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One fateful night in a small English regional theatre during World War II, a troupe of touring actors stage a production of Shakespeare's "King Lear." Bombs are falling, sirens are wailing, the curtain is up in an hour but the actor/manager "Sir" who is playing Lear is nowhere to be seen. His dresser "Norman" must scramble to keep the production alive but will Sir turn up in time? And if he does, will he be able to perform that night?