History/Documentary Videos
Joseph Campbell: The Hero\x92s Journey
Writer, teacher, mythologist, storyteller, and scholar, Joseph Campbell had a profound influence on how we view ourselves and the world. This portrait describes Campbell\x92s own quest, a pathless journey of inquiry, discovery, delight, and joy. CC, approx.
King Arthur\x92s Britain
Popular belief holds that Britain reverted to anarchy when the Romans left, sinking into the Dark Ages until Anglo-Saxon invaders restored order. British archaeologist and bestselling author Francis Pryor disagrees.
The History of Rock 'N' Roll
Follow the history of rock from its birth in the 1950s to Lollapalooza in the 1990s. This rockumentary is so comprehensive and authoritative that it's used in high school and college courses.
The Supreme Court
The court of last resort and immense power, the Supreme Court is shrouded in mystery.
Great Peaks
Five great peaks, five high altitude adventures, five documentary films seen on public television.
Brother Against Brother
Large-scale reconstructions of key events, dramatized eyewitness accounts, archival films, and period imagery tell the powerful stories behind three great civil wars that tore nations apart.
131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (2007)
The pinnacle of American dog shows, the Westminster brings over 2, 500 champions to New York\x92s Madison Square Garden each year. It\x92s a thrilling display of elegance, cultivation, and impeccable breeding.
Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason
When religion and secularism meet, the result is often a labyrinth of misunderstanding\x97 unless Bill Moyers is running the meeting.
Engineering an Empire
Explore some of history\x92s most sophisticated civilizations through the lens of their engineering feats: the Parthenon, the Trans-Siberian Railroad, St. Peter\x92s Basilica, the Great Wall, and more.