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1) I Was There
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Theo Wilson time travels to 1865 and immerses himself in the events that lead John Wilkes Booth to hatch a plan to kill President Abraham Lincoln. Wilson uncovers a series of surprising moments, from a sibling rivalry to Booth's first encounter with Lincoln, which sharpened Booth's hatred for the president and led to him to murder Lincoln just when the United States of America needed the 16th President most. Featuring insights from leading historians....
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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The brutality of Hitler and his overwhelming lust for power are soon on display as he continues to destroy Germany's democracy from within. Members of the aristocratic elite are still in positions of power, but soon the Nazis and their violent stormtrooper hordes silence even the slightest criticism. Even those closest to Hitler realize that he cannot be trusted and everyone is expendable.
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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In this documentary, journalist/filmmaker Sean Langan and his local fixer Sasha embark on a road trip through Russia’s heart of darkness: the Russian-occupied Donbas region, starting in Donetsk, where he’s greeted with suspicion. But this remarkable film also shows the human face of the other side of this war — civilians living under siege, including young students and old babushkas who invite him for refreshments — as well as gives a view...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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This program uncovers the countless ways in which Central and South American civilizations have influenced the U.S. From language to medicine, from food to manufacturing, the program develops a strong understanding of these influential and ancient civilizations. It explores the idea of "Manifest Destiny," discovers Puerto Rico's quest for independence, and finds out how the "Little War" affected Mexico.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This program explores the history of Puerto Rico, from its indigenous Taino roots and the arrival of Christopher Columbus, through centuries of Spanish rule and the eventual transfer to U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. It also highlights the pride many Puerto Ricans feel for their island and touches on the ongoing debate about statehood, examining both potential benefits and drawbacks of such a change.
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Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
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"A groundbreaking history of sexual emotion, sexual activity, gender relations, marriage and the family--and how Christianity has interacted with this panorama of human concerns Few matters produce more public interest and public anxiety than sex and religion. Much of the political contention and division in societies across the world centres on sexual topics, and one-third of the global population is Christian in background or outlook. The issue...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This historical program discusses the colonization of North America and the founding of the United States, along with the early discrimination against Native Americans. It describes the rich ancestry and traditions of the Native American Indians, whose tribes and nations once dominated the land. Today, Native Indian heritage experiences a rebirth, with ancient languages spoken again and traditions and culture replenished. The program also explores...
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Between 1933 and 1941, hundreds of thousands of Jewish children left Europe for the U.S. and Great Britain. Between 1941 and 1945, tens of thousands went back…all grown up, heavily armed, and ready to strike back.This compelling and often touching film tells the largely unknown WWII story of young German-born Jewish men and women who escaped certain death at the hands of the Nazis…and who later returned to fight Hitler and his minions across Europe...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This program explores the rich history of Mexico, from its ancient civilizations to the modern day. Discover how the Aztec and Maya empires evolved and gain a better understanding of ancient Mexico. Learn how the United States has played a key role in defining what Mexico is today and why the two countries were once at war. The program also covers the 300 years of Spanish rule in Mexico, beginning with Hernan Cortes' conquest of the Aztecs in 1521,...
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
This program explores the profound impact of the Black American vote on American democracy. It examines the historical milestones and modern-day movements that highlight the Black vote's significant role in shaping the nation. The program delves into the struggles, courage, and triumphs that define the fight for Black voting rights, recognizing key events like the 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. From the era of slavery to Reconstruction,...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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This program explores the historical significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It examines the role of HBCUs in providing access to education for African Americans during periods of slavery and segregation, and their continuing importance as a space for academic and cultural exploration for Black students today. The program highlights notable HBCU alumni including Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall,...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, this riveting documentary tells the true story of the first Black tank unit to serve in combat during WWII. The film explores in depth the major battles they faced both overseas while in combat and back home in the United States. It features an interview with one of the last surviving members of the 761st Battalion, as well as the current and first Black Secretary of Defense, Secretary Lloyd J. Austin...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This program explores the NAACP's pivotal role in advancing civil rights and equality for African Americans, particularly during the challenging times of the Great Depression and Jim Crow segregation. It highlights the organization's strategic efforts, including legal action, lobbying, and collaboration with other groups, to combat discrimination and secure landmark victories such as the desegregation of public schools. Key figures like Thurgood Marshall...
Author
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"In an urgent and personal new book, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sheds light on the Jewish American experience and sounds the alarm about the troubling resurgence of antisemitism. When it comes to the history of the Jewish people, there is a national and global crisis of misunderstanding. This lack of knowledge feeds demons ofignorance, hatred, and violence. ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA: A WARNING is an urgent work of nonfiction that illuminates...
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Resettlement: Chicago Story" follows the Yamamato family – Mary, Kimiye, and Sam – as they adjust to life in postwar Chicago after being unjustly incarcerated by the U.S. government during WWII. The Yamamotos were among 120,000 people of Japanese descent imprisoned during the war solely because of their ancestry, without due process or regard for citizenship rights. When the war was almost over, the U.S. government permitted the Yamamotos to...
Author
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"A powerful, incisive reckoning with the impacts of school desegregation that traces four generations of the author's family to show how the implementation of integration decimated Black school systems and did much of the Black community a disservice"-- Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Technology is fast changing our world, transforming how we live, work, and think. This debate examines three critical questions facing humanity in the 21st century relating to money, truth, and power: 1) Money: "Is the Future of Currency Fiat or Crypto?"; 2) Truth: "Will Artificial Intelligence Change the Nature of Truth?"; and 3) Power: "Is It Time to Give More Power to Tech Companies?"
19) Samurai saga
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Series
Timekeepers volume 6
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to Edo Period Japan and become mixed up in a samurai showdown"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Prepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com. Spanning decades of romantic comedies-from movies of the 1930s such as It Happened One Night and the rom-com craze of the '80s and '90s including When Harry Met Sally ... all the way to contemporary hits like Crazy Rich Asians, and everything in between-Falling...
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