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48. The Real Face of Jesus
March 30, 2010
In May 2010, the Shroud of Turin will be put on public display for the first time in ten years. The Real Face of Jesus? documents a team of graphic artists as it uses cutting-edge 3D software to bring this holy relic, which many believe Jesus Christ was buried in, to life unveiling the most accurate image of Jesus Christ ever seen.
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50. How The States Got Their Shapes
April 6, 2010
Every shape on the map tells a story about our past. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. HISTORY goes beyond the observable in How the States Got Their Shapes to reveal America's unique geography, political and social history.
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100. The Real Robin Hood
May 11, 2010
The Real Robin Hood probes the fascinating history behind the man and the myths of this legendary hero. Coinciding with the 5/14/10 Universal release of the film Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, director Ridley Scott also produces this dynamic two-hour television special.
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101. Who Really Discovered America?
June 22, 2010
Did other explorers beat Columbus to our shores? New evidence suggests that America may have been discovered -- and rediscovered -- by Asian, Celtic, and Polynesian tribes, among others. Dramatic recreations augment the story of these amazing journeys.
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102. 10 Ways to Kill Bin Laden
June 29, 2010
This is the inside story of the 10 ways the US government has tried to capture or kill the most wanted man in history--Osama bin Laden. Some of the planners and military personnel involved in the hunt tell their stories, many for the first time.
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103. Afraid of the Dark
July 6, 2010
Go back to a time before the invention of artificial light and experience a world petrified in the pitch of darkness...when fear ruled the night. Throughout the ages, real and imagined terror existed in the absence of light, and nighttime was anything but relaxing between the brutal bandits and horrors of the devil, werewolves and vampires.
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104. Most Extreme Airports
July 20, 2010
A strip of land fought over for centuries by England and Spain creates a nightmare of historic proportion for airline pilots. Gibraltar Airport's powerful winds and short runway --complete with ground traffic -- make it one of the world's most treacherous.
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105. Gates of Hell
August 17, 2010
There are six places on Earth believed to be actual entrances into Hell. They include a volcano in Iceland, a cave in the jungles of Central America, and a lake of fire in Africa. According to ancient myth and Christian legend, each is a passage to a terrifying underworld for the damned. Even today, some believe they are still portals.
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106. Jefferson
August 24, 2010
Thomas Jefferson is the most researched, most written about, most referenced, and most quoted of our Founding Fathers. And yet, somehow, he remains the most stubbornly inscrutable. Embrace and celebrate the third president's complicated life and legacy in the two-hour HISTORY documentary, Jefferson.
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112. The President's Book of Secrets
December 1, 2010
Moments after the President of the United States is sworn into office he gains access to "The Nuclear Football," a briefcase that contains the most volatile top-secret information in the world--America's nuclear launch codes.
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113. Third Reich: The Rise
December 14, 2010
A unique perspective on the rise of Nazi Germany and how millions of people were so vulnerable to fascism, told through rare and never-before-seen amateur films shot by the Germans who were there.
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114. Third Reich: Third Fall
December 15, 2010
How did the Germans experience the Allied victory in WWII? Rarely-and never-before-seen amateur films recount the catastrophic downfall of the Third Reich through the eyes of the people who lived it: the Germans themselves.
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115. Prophets of Doom
January 5, 2011
Today's world has troubles unique to its time in history, from the global financial crisis to technological meltdowns to full-scale, computerized global war. HISTORY profiles three men "modern prophets" from different disciplines and with different theories who all believe America is on the decline, and will ultimately meet its end.
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116. 10.0 Megaquake
January 12, 2011
Scientists offer insight into how and where a 10.0 megaquake could strike. This two-hour History special explores one of the most deadly and perplexing mysteries that surrounds planet earth: huge megaquakes.
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117. Bigfoot: The Definitive Guide
February 2, 2011
A team of top scientists come together with one goal: to create the definitive guide to Bigfoot. Does the creature exist? And if it does where is it? And how can it survive without being detected?
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118. Reagan
February 9, 2011
As we approach what would have been President Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday in 2011, some say the totality of the man is still eclipsed by the myth. Some call him a hero, and others an empty suit, one thing is for certain - President Reagan made history. But what made him?
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119. It's Good to be President
February 21, 2011
We Americans like to think we know our President. We followed him during the campaign, invited him into our living rooms during countless televised appearances and even learned about his cholesterol count after each annual physical at Bethesda.
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120. Journey to the Center of the Earth
March 23, 2011
Civilization's final frontier may not be the furthest reaches of space, but the inner world underground. So far, the deepest humans have ventured is just a 500th of the way to the Earth's core. Using CGI, live action, and archives viewers will explore awesome natural wonders, bizarre life forms, and triumphs of human engineering -- all while traveling 5,000 miles to the center of the Earth.
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121. Secret Access: The Vatican
March 30, 2011
What happens inside the Vatican continues to compel billions of people and change history -- but few get to see it.
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122. Weird Warfare
April 6, 2011
Throughout history, mankind's ingenuity has pursued better ways to kill enemies and win wars. But hidden by our more famous inventions lie some highly unusual, sometimes unbelievable efforts. This special reveals the most absurd, ridiculous and radical examples of warfare ever recorded.
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123. The Lost Kennedy Home Movies
July 6, 2011
Gathered from archives and attics and now seen for the first time, these extremely-rare home movies tell the story of the children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy, as they grew up in the 1930s and 40s through November 1963, and include scenes of the last weekend Jack and Jackie Kennedy spent with Caroline and John, Jr., just two weeks before Dallas.
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124. Jesus The Lost 40 Days
April 20, 2011
According to the Bible, Jesus Christ spent 40 days on Earth after his resurrection that first Easter Sunday. Yet the New Testament devotes only a few paragraphs to this pivotal time period. What did Jesus do and say during those incredible 40 days, and can his words then contain his most important teachings now?
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125. Custer's Last Man: I Survived Little Big Horn
May 4, 2011
New evidence is highlighted that there may have been a lone survivor of the iconic Battle of Little Big Horn whose account of 'Custer's Last Stand' changes our view of that historical day. Who was the female Cheyenne warrior who struck Custer's fatal blow? Why did he leave his ultimate weapons, three Gatlin guns, on the boat that took him West?
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126. Gettysburg
May 30, 2011
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, this epic two-hour special, executive produced by Tony Scott and Ridley Scott, replaces romanticized views of the past with raw, immersive and emotional stories of the soldiers who fought the war an event that changed the fate of our nation.
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127. Lee & Grant
May 31, 2011
Produced by Civil War historian Winston Groom, Lee and Grant is a personal look at the war's two iconic leaders, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, revealing the bold choices and almost godlike power that defined these two men, who both turned the tide of the war and changed American history.
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128. 101 Gadgets That Changed The World
June 15, 2011
The history of the gadget is both the history of invention and the history of men's lives. What alpha male doesn't remember when they achieved mastery of the iPhone, the Swiss Army Knife, the Walkman, the condom? And while gadgets act as milestones in our personal narratives, what goes unnoticed is that gadgets can also change the course of history.
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129. Meat America
July 27, 2011
Jamie Stachowski, the maestro of meat, lifts the lid on the American melting pot to see what's cooking. Beef, Pork and Chicken, the meats Jamie calls the "Usual Suspects" are definitely in the mix, but these animals weren't even on the continent before Columbus discovered the New World.
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130. You Don't Know Dixie
August 17, 2011
The idea that history is written by the victors is perhaps nowhere more true than in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The Union's defeat of the Confederacy brought the southern states back into the American fold, but in many ways, the two regions would remain divided, the North inheriting the credit for its impact on history.
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131. Secret Access: UFOs On The Record
August 25, 2011
Some believe the earliest documentation of alien visitation to Earth exists in prehistoric cave paintings and petroglyphs, where drawings of strange humanoid figures feature distinctively non-human attributes and anatomy, including helmets and other accoutrements too advanced to be from the ancient world.
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132. Targeting Bin Laden
September 6, 2011
HISTORY's global television event tells the inside story of the operation to hunt and kill Osama bin Laden. From decision-making in the White House to the attack on the compound in Abbottabad, How We Got Bin Laden brings the most compelling story in recent history to life for the first time.
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133. 9/11: The Days After
September 9, 2011
HISTORY chronicles the days, weeks and decade after the worst terrorist attack in our history. Rarely seen and unexpected archival material from around the world is combined with natural sound to capture the themes and threads that continue to define life after 9/11.
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134. Voices From Inside the Towers
September 10, 2011
On September 11, 2001, American Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Within minutes, a deluge of phone calls flooded the outside world. With new access to the voice recordings left by victims and survivors, this two-hour special provides a moving account of what was happening inside the towers that awful day.
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135. Making The 9/11 Memorial
September 11, 2011
The only structure at Ground Zero that will be completed by the tenth anniversary of the attacks is the National September 11 Memorial, a modern marvel that pays tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on 9/11. Led by architect Michael Arad and contractor Chris Powers, this special tour documents history in the making.
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136. Scammed
September 14, 2011
Get inside the world of cons as Paul Wilson, aka the "World's Greatest Con Man," exposes the complicated schemes and straightforward hustles that have plagued unsuspecting people throughout history, showing how many of these scams survived - and evolved to be brutally effective with the help of modern technology.
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137. The Stoned Ages
September 21, 2011
From the early cave dwellers who first stumbled upon psychedelic mushrooms to the over 6000-year-old tradition of opium cultivation in the East to a modern pharmaceutical industry with over 24,000 drugs on the market, drugs have played a role in our lives since well before recorded human history.
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138. History of the World in Two Hours
October 6, 2011
A rapid-fire history of our world, from the beginning of time as we know it to present day. This two-hour CGI-driven special delves into the key turning points: the formation of earth, emergence of life, spread of man and the growth of civilization--and reveals their surprising connections to our world today.
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140. Zombies: A Living History
October 25, 2011
Most people believe zombies are a recent phenomenon that grew out of comic books, movies and TV. The truth is very different. This two-hour special explores the real story of zombies beginning at the dawn of civilization and continuing right through to today. The first written reference to zombies can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind's oldest work of literature.
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141. Engineering Evil
November 15, 2011
Two years ago, a German family cleaning their attic discovered the original blueprints to one of history's most gruesome constructions - Auschwitz. The diagrams, never before seen on television, illustrate in painstaking detail the methods behind the madness of the Holocaust.
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142. Pirate Island
November 20, 2011
Haven, graveyard, legend and lore. History was made and lies buried on Pirate Island - the coral ringed Isle Saint Marie off the coast of Madagascar that sheltered the world's most ruthless 18th century pirates. This real Treasure Island was home for pirates like Captain Kidd, who continue to capture our modern day imagination, and sailed from this very real place in history.
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143. Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After
December 7, 2011
Discover the untold story of the events that occurred immediately after President Roosevelt received the call that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. New evidence from the FDR Library reveals the true panic that gripped the White House and shook the nation.
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144. Proving God
December 13, 2011
For centuries, science and faith have been polarized on some of the most fundamental questions in the universe, sometimes with deadly consequences. But as mankind seeks to answer the ultimate question--whether God exists--religion and science have joined in an unlikely alliance. Can new scientific discoveries and digital age technology reveal tangible proof of God?
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145. America's Book of Secrets: The Monuments
January 15, 2012
In America, behind the public facade of nine of our most famed institutions and landmark structures, there is another world that is hidden from view. The special pierces the veil of secrecy which conceals forbidden histories and fascinating insider information from the public.
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146. Going Medieval
February 20, 2012
Diving deep into the life and times of the Middle Ages, historian and weapons expert Mike Loades hosts the two-hour H2 special, Going Medieval, delivering fun-filled facts such as how to keep a knight's armor shiny using sand, vinegar and urine. Loades battles the myths vs. the realities of work and home during this extraordinary time.
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147. Secret Access: Superpower
March 1, 2012
From breakthrough technologies to never before seen weapons and defense systems, Secret Access: Superpower is an all-access pass to America's military might, featuring the most modern weapons taking on the age old challenges of terrorism, war, bomb threats, close combat, the deepest missions of sea and death-defying airborne fights.
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148. Nazi Titanic
April 14, 2012
Nazi Titanic is the amazing and unknown story of one of the most bizarre chapters of WWII. In the middle of the war, Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, who was fascinated by the Titanic, decided to make a movie based on the sinking of the ship. This movie was so large in its scale, the Nazis were forced to divert men, materials and ships from their war effort in order to complete the film.
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149. Titanic At 100: Mystery Solved
April 15, 2012
On the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the once "unsinkable" ship, HISTORY illustrates in CGI what happened structurally to the RMS Titanic, minute by minute, after the collision. For the first time, the entire ship and debris field is made visible in stunning HD and 3D-HD, dramatically underscoring this tragic history.
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150. National History Bee
June 1, 2012
Who was the first U.S. President from New York? This school year, thousands of students from across the U.S. faced tough questions like this in the first annual National History Bee Competition.
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151. The Godfather Legacy
July 24, 2012
This gripping story of an immigrant family has held us captive for 40 years. The Godfather remains one of cinema's most iconic films, and the Corleone family continues its influence on culture and HISTORY.
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152. Jesse James Blacksmith
September 11, 2012
Jesse James returns in Jesse James Blacksmith on HISTORY to tackle the only discipline he hasn't yet mastered - how to forge metal. Jesse travels to Israel, where 73-year-old world- renowned blacksmith Uri Hofi has agreed to mentor him.
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153. How Playboy Changed the World
October 2, 2012
From the boardroom to the bedroom, HISTORY hops into the Playboy realm offering viewers a tantalizing glimpse of 20th-century America's sexual reformation through the pages of this 50+-year-old empire while discovering How Playboy Changed the World.
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154. Caligula: 1400 Days of Terror
October 9, 2012
It only takes one person to make a difference and fewer than four years to wreak carnal havoc on the Roman Empire. Through Caligula: 1400 Days of Terror, HISTORY explores the orgies, incest and murderous acts of the 28-year-old reigning lunatic's life.
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155. How The Earth Made Man
October 11, 2012
It is mystery 4.5 billion years in the making: how has our planet transformed, and why? New clues are being discovered not in volcanoes or canyons, but inside each of us. From a case of hiccups to the sensation of deja vu to how we throw a football.
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156. Lost Magic Decoded
October 18, 2012
Master illusionist Steve Cohen tracks down, decodes, and resurrects some of the most thrilling and terrifying magic effects ever witnessed. Magic has a secret history, and it takes an insider like Cohen to gain access to the ancient incantations.
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157. What's the Earth Worth
October 25, 2012
Forged over 4.6 billion years, the Earth is stacked with valuable riches, from timber to cattle to gold. Together, these resources have built our greatest civilizations.
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158. Superstorm 2012: Hell And High Water
November 18, 2012
Hurricane Sandy was one of the most devastating super storms to hit our shores, claiming over 160 lives and causing billions of dollars in damage. This special examines what happened when Sandy hit and how it happened.
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159. WW2 From Space
December 7, 2012
This spectacular two-hour special delivers the tipping points of World War II as you ve never seen them before. The key editorial feature of the program is an all-seeing CGI eye; bringing a new visual approach to the biggest conflict of all time.
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160. 2012 the End is Now
December 20, 2012
Brad Meltzer connects the dots between ancient doomsday prophecy, modern science, and human behavior to decode the real threats to humanity when an extinction event strikes.
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161. 101 Inventions That Changed the World
December 29, 2012
It starts with a spark, but some ideas catch fire and in the process change the world. Necessity is the mother of invention--from darkness, man found light (the candle) and from even the farthest distances we can still find each other (the telephone).
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162. 101 Fast Foods that Changed the World
January 5, 2013
Across borders, cultures and time, food is one thing that all people share. And from the time of the caveman to today s spaceman we like our food to go. While the burger and fries reign supreme in the world of fast food.
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163. 101 Objects that Changed the World
January 12, 2013
Our lives are so full of stuff these days that the average object is instantly forgettable. But, when fate and history combine, even the simplest of objects become infused with destiny--so much so that they actually change the world.
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164. Invisible
January 27, 2013
As we look at the world around us, we think we're seeing things as they really are. But in fact, our human senses can only perceive less than 1% of what's actually there. The rest is invisible. Every day, unseen rays and waves bombard us.
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165. Stories from the Road to Freedom
February 16, 2013
This 2-hour special, narrated by Deon Cole, gives a fresh perspective of the black movement in America, from Emancipation to the Civil Rights era. The special uses first-hand accounts, rare audio recordings, never-before-seen archival footage.
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166. What People Earn: Beer, Knives & Football
March 10, 2013
Why are salaries so taboo in America? We'll finally find out--and get people to spill what's in their paychecks. Along the way, we'll meet a small business owner who turned his leather football-making hobby into a growing small business.
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167. What People Earn: Baseball Bats & Cowboy Hats
March 10, 2013
Get ready to go on the job with the people who make iconic Stetson cowboy hats and woodworkers who create baseball bats from scratch for Major League Baseball.
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168. The Definitive Guide to the Mob
April 13, 2013
What is life really like in the American mafia? How do you get in, get made and make money? What happens when you get in too deep? This two-hour special takes viewers on a step-by-step journey through the world's most famous criminal organization.
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168. Killing Zone Atlantic
May 27, 2013
An exciting race against time to uncover the lost wrecks of WWII's most epic campaign... the Battle of the Atlantic. Ian Lawler and a team of deep sea divers are on a mission to map the lost wrecks of the battle. But it isn't easy.
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169. Ultimate WWII Weapons
May 27, 2013
This countdown special reveals the weapons, inventions and vehicles that shaped and decided World War II. Counting down from 10 to 1, we ll provide an expert-led analysis of key game changers, from every theatre of the war.
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170. 101 Weapons that Changed the World
June 16, 2013
From the catapult to the stealth fighter, the most basic and the most complex weapons alike have changed the course of history--and with it, our world.
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Synopsis: In May 2010, the Shroud of Turin will be put on public display for the first time in ten years. The Real Face of Jesus? documents a team of graphic artists as it uses cutting-edge 3D software to bring this holy relic, which many believe Jesus Christ was buried in, to life unveiling the most accurate image of Jesus Christ ever seen.
Synopsis: THE HISTORY CHANNEL uses cutting-edge CGI, dramatic reconstructions, exclusive interviews with historical experts, and more to bring history's most incredible wartime feats, scientific mysteries, and turbulent periods back to life.
Season year: 2013
Network: A&E Television Networks
ASIN: B004G7CRUY
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With its bold promise and provocative title, the History Channel documentary "History of the World in Two Hours" has a lot to live up to. But seriously, anyone who thinks this will be a complete or comprehensive chronicle of almost 14 billion years is probably setting their expectations a little high. For one thing, as this aired on the History Channel with commercials--it actually boils down to 88 minutes from start to finish! Heck, who needs a full two hours? The title is a teaser, a novelty. This is a breezy and entertaining trip through history that starts with concepts related to the formation of earth and ends in contemporary society. In between, we hit certain highlights from the realms of chemistry, biology, astrophysics, paleontology, anthropology and history that help to overview key components that made life possible, sustainable, and able to evolve into its recognizable modern configuration. Certainly, this isn't an in-depth analysis of any one thing in particular, it's just a quick glimpse of important elements that were vital in shaping the earth as we know it.
Perhaps the strongest aspect of "History of the World in Two Hours" comes in its early segments when we're discussing how certain elements were formed that contributed to earth being a viable planet on which life could thrive. The sciences combine to form an intriguing tale of evolution and I like that the piece shows how the physical composition of the atmosphere changed, gives the reasons behind it, and points to future consequences. As the documentary progresses, however, the components can become a bit more hit or miss. And while it seems rather cursory and simplistic, the dispersal of humans, the growth of civilizations, and the union of the continents through exploration give one a lot to think about.... Very little time is spent on the modern world as we are still but a blip on the scale of history, and again we're left with random points of significance.
I don't know that if you're looking for a serious study of complex topics that "History of the World in Two Hours" will fulfill all your needs. It is meant for the more casual viewer. It might serve as a nice introduction for some, or an interesting conversation starter for others. Employing the trademark History Channel CGI effects and plenty of quick cut editing, the film flies by at a rapid pace and is great to look at. At the end of the day, I may not have learned much new from this documentary--but it was never less than fascinating to see what someone else thought were the high points in nearly 14 billion years of existence. Thoroughly entertaining, occasionally enlightening, this is a fun overview as long as your expectations are realistic. At 88 minutes, it's quite a ride. KGHarris, 3/12.Read more ›
This was an amazing show! It was factual, engaging, beautiful to the eye, and a very quick 2 hours. I very much enjoyed that Loades didn't dress up in the various costumes for his presentation, but kept his clothes simple and understated, drawing far less attention to himself than his subject, allowing the viewer to see how history LOOKS. I also liked that he didn't dwell on the royalty and nobility, but got in and got his hands dirty with the ploughman and the castle masons. I have ALREADY recommended this video to many of my friends, and will continue to do so. It is an invaluable look at the high medieval period from all the various strata of society.
As a medieval enthusiast, I'm well acquainted with Mike Loades' work. Once again he creates a program that is both informative and entertaining. Well suited for both the hard core medievalist and the average viewer, Going Medieval is worth your time.
I thought the Pirate Island show on History Channel H2 was interesting, well done, and left me wondering what really exists below the waters of Sainte Marie harbor and inside the Pirate Island tunnels. I am also interested in learning more about the pirate cemetary on the island and hope history Channel follows this up with another episode from Madagascar.
When I purchased this video, I was initially unable to find it in my Video Library. Returning to the page of purchase every time I wanted to view it was a minor inconvenience, but I only had to do this for a couple of days. I contacted Amazon's customer service about the problem. They were very polite, and fixed the problem in a jiffy. I am now able to locate and play "Prophets of Doom" from my video library. I was also able to download it to my Amazon Unbox without so much as a glitch.
As for the program itself, it is excellent. I have seen it several times on the History Channel, and I just had to have it. It is interesting to note that every "doom" scenario expressed in their debate appears to be linked to the same cause: human error.
Just got thru watching the Third Reich Part 1 and 2 the Rise and the Fall. This has to be the best documentary I have ever seen of the war taken from a German perspective and how one man could take a nation down to destruction. This should be required viewing for every student in school. I have seen many documentaries on World War II but none that came at it from the perspective of the German people. Thank you history channel for producing a excellent documentary
This was a great episode. It was both informative and entertaining. Even my sophomores were interested in this one (and they think most history videos are incredibly boring). Highly recommended.
This is a comprehensive overview of the Medieval period, approved by my significant other who is a graduate student in history. The quality was fantastic, we watched it on our flat screen in high quality with no pixelation or sound issues. I highly recommend this video!
