History's Ancient Legacies-3 (VIDEO)

Created to give students in the an authentic, atmospheric step back in time to visit the ancient world, these six historical recreations expand on the first two series. The new programs will give students a contemporary understanding of the fascinating lands of India, Japan, and China as well as introduce them to the Aztec and Celtic cultures and guide them through the England of Medieval times

 

Volume 1: INDIA

For over four thousand years, the lands of India have been home to a remarkable human civilization. This fascinating program journeys through the centuries to reveal the continuing story of the Indian people. Beginning with a graphic reconstruction of an Indus Valley city of the Second Millennium BC, the Indian experience includes fabulous Dynasties of Kings, timeless belief systems and Golden Ages of culture. India's greatest buildings especially reflect the character of a unique people, culminating in the glory of the Taj Mahal, the greatest monument to human love ever constructed, and one of the most spectacular constructions anywhere on Earth.

 

Volume 2: JAPAN
The story of Japan is like that of no other nation on Earth. For two thousand years, the Japanese people have lived an often-isolated life of striking contrasts. The military aspects of Japanese history are familiar to many, and this fascinating program reveals the achievement of the famous Samurai warriors with their noble Code of Bushido. But Japan is also a land of beauty and peace. Its pagodas, temples and other great monuments are the physical constructions of a people steeped in the ways of Buddhism. Rituals such as the tea ceremony also reveal a civilization deeply concerned with balance, order and calm. By examining all sides of the Japanese story, the identity of a unique society is revealed.

 

Volume 3: DARK AGE ENGLAND
The nation of England can trace its beginnings to the second half of the First Millennium AD. This was the Dark Age, a period of tribal invasions and conflicts when civilization itself seemed to retreat. For many, the terrifying pagan Vikings symbolizes a bleak period of history. But there are shafts of light that illuminate the English Dark Age, as this fascinating program reveals. It was a time of legendary Kings like Arthur, Alfred, and Offa, the builder of the famous dyke. The amazing discovery of the Burial Ship at Sutton Hoo proved that skilled craftsmanship did not die out. The survival of Christianity led to the production of the dazzling Lindisfarne Gospels, and the events of the age are also recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the first great work of English prose.

 

Volume 4: CHINA
Human beings have constructed many remarkable monuments, but only one man-made structure can be seen from the surface of the moon. The Great Wall of China remains the greatest creation of a remarkable Asian people, but it is not the only one, as this fascinating program reveals. Beginning with a graphic reconstruction of a Chinese village from seven thousand years ago, the story of the Chinese people is described right up to modern times. The terracotta army of the First Chinese Emperor and Beijing's Forbidden City are just two fabulous treasures created by an ancient nation that continues to flourish today.

 

Volume 5: THE CELTS
In the First Millennium BC, the tribes known as the Celts were the dominant force on the continent of Europe. In fringe regions like Ireland, the Celtic people continued to flourish long into the Christian Age. These were warriors with a unique way of life, as this fascinating program reveals. Dark religious rituals and a love of bloody fighting were a vital part of their life, and Classical writers condemned what they saw as a barbarian lifestyle. But we now know that Celtic culture was rich and sophisticated. Buried Celtic treasures have revealed their achievement in crafts such as jewelry, while the great legends of Irish literature confirm that epic story-telling was also part of the life of a still-mysterious ancient people.

 

Volume 6: EMPIRES OF AMERICA
The American civilizations of the Aztecs and Incas had many features in common. Both flourished before the arrival of the Europeans. Both worshipped the sun. Both built great cities. Both possessed huge amounts of gold and other treasures. And both were wiped out by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. This fascinating program reveals the full story of two long-lost nations with expert analysis of their culture, technology and beliefs. The amazing Inca communication system and advanced Aztec farming techniques are just two revelations of a highly sophisticated way of life. Great lost cities like Tenochtitlan and Macchu Piccu also provide dramatic evidence of two nations ultimately doomed to a violent destruction.

 

 

History's Ancient Legacies-3

Grade Level:  7 - Adult

 

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