Andrew Schlessinger
21) Ancient Egypt
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English
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Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the clues of ancient Egypt, including a trip to the pyramids.
22) Early settlers
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English
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Learn about America's history through the use of graphics and animations, live-action portrayals of historic figures and stories told from a child's point of view. Topics featured in this video include the Pilgrims and the Mayflower, the Mayflower Compact, Squanto and the first Thanksgiving, life in colonial Williamsburg, and the Colonists.
23) Ancient China
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English
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Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the mysteries of ancient China, including a visit to the Great Wall.
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English
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Learn about America's history through the use of graphics and animations, live-action portrayals of historic figures and stories told from a child's point of view. Topics featured in this video include Stewards of the Earth, The Story of Pocahontas, Many Faces One Heart: Diversity of Cultures, Tecumseh and the Trail of Tears, Who are the Native Americans?
25) Defying the gods
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English
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Greek mythology is filled with stories of the tragic fates that awaited those individuals whose poor judgment and excessive pride (or hubris) offended the gods. This video recounts the myths of the weaver Arachne, Daedalus and his reckless son Icarus, Prometheus the fire-stealer, and Pandora.
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English
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Learn about America's history through the use of graphics and animations, live-action portrayals of historic figures and stories told from a child's point of view. Topics featured in this video include Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Election Day and Voting, and Independence Day.
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English
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"Lynchings, 'Separate but equal' facilities, and Jim Crow Laws provide the backdrop for this program on the early civil rights movement highlighting the most dramatic moments in the civil rights movement from Homer Plessy to Jesse Jackson's bid for the presidency. Depicted along with the most visible leaders and events are the efforts of the ordinary men and women who risked their lives for equality."--Box.