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SKU: D53064
Five billion years of evolution are looked at in this program that probes man's past and questions his future. How can man survive its self-made capacity for global destruction, and will it be replaced by the machine? Hosted by Christopher Reeve. 30 min. Soundtrack: English. NOTE: This Title is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer. ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D03730
Where did the tenets of modern society get their start? This immersive PBS documentary reveals the surprising connections between ancient traditions and modern mores as historian Michael Wood travels to Iraq, India, China, Egypt, Central America, and Europe to discover some of the most fascinating lessons of history. > Standard; ... more
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Ice World(2002)
WidescreenSKU: D01768
Just as the forces of global warming are expected to greatly impact our planet, the ice age eras shaped the development of our world in profound ways. This Discovery Channel documentary revisits these times to reveal how the movements of gigantic sheets of ice affected the planet's geography, in addition to making some forecasts about ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D78554
What are mankind's true origins? That complicated question is at the heart of this National Geographic documentary. Along with a look at the recent discoveries of both a hobbit-sized human and an ancient super hominid, the program uses elaborate dramatizations and computer animation to attempt to unravel the truth about our existence. ... more
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The Perfect Corpse(2006)
SKU: D95250
Intriguing "Nova" documentary examines how researchers from the Conservation Department of the National Museum of Ireland use state-of-the-art forensics techniques to try to learn the secrets of bodies from the Iron Age that were found well-preserved in peat bogs. What they discover is how modern technology can be applied to help solve ... more
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Clash Of The Cavemen(2008)
FullscreenSKU: D20188
In a battle where one combatant is strong but stupid and the other is fragile but smart...who wins? This was the scenario when, millions of years in the past, the powerful Neanderthal caveman fought the resourceful Cro-Magnon caveman. In this stunning History Channel documentary, you'll see who was most fit to survive, thanks to thorough ... more
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The Human Family Tree(2009)
WidescreenSKU: D01401
Want to learn about your family tree? Sure, those genealogy services can take you back quite a ways...but why not go back much, much further? Join geneticist Spencer Wells for this National Geographic documentary that searches for the very beginnings of the human story on the African continent. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: ... more
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SKU: D03154
What have we inherited from our ancient ancestors? This thought-provoking "Nova" program reveals what stunning information fossils can offer, as well as insights from respected scientists and spellbinding computer animations that combine to offer a vivid picture of early hominids and the journey the human species took to modernity. ... more
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Discovering Ardi(2009)
WidescreenSKU: D03518
Explore the controversial discovery of a 4.4-million-year-old skeleton some believe represents the renowned "missing link" of evolution long sought by scientists. This Discovery Channel program chronicles the fascinating story of "Ardi," found in the Ethiopian desert and thought to be a common ancestor to both man and ape. Narrated ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D03874
Can we trace the origins of humanity to a single spot on the planet? This fascinating five-part documentary program from the BBC explores the theory that the roots of the earliest human migrations can be found on the continent of Africa, and presents evidence that both supports and contradicts that position. > Widescreen (Enhanced); ... more
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Cave Of Forgotten Dreams(2010)
WidescreenSKU: D84557
Who better than Werner Herzog to lead us through a cave which contains the earliest known works of art created by man? The renowned filmmaker who gave viewers "Encounters at the End of the World" takes you into even deeper, darker, and more daring territory with this exploration of France's Chauvet Cave--granted unprecedented access ... more
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Iceman Murder Mystery(2011)
WidescreenSKU: D08233
Twenty years after his mummified body was pulled from the ice of the Italian Alps, "Otzi the Iceman" continues to fascinate scientists. This "Nova" program recounts the story of his discovery, shares details about his likely demise, and explores how contemporary researchers are using new information about him from an ambitious new autopsy ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D09440
Zooming out to encompass an even broader canvas, this engrossing follow-up to 2010's "America: The Story of Us" reaches back in time to the evolution of the "cradle of civilization" in Mesopotamia and then marches forward towards the discovery of America. Viewers are exposed to the awe-inspiring journey of humanity through the centuries ... more
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What Makes Us Human?(2012)
WidescreenSKU: D41660
Columnist David Pogue hosts this four-part "Nova scienceNOW" program surveying some of the most current research on the qualities that distinguish humans from all other species on Earth. "Neanderthals 'R' Us" reviews geneticists' findings about ancient specimens; "Stone Age Tech Revolution" connects tools to language skills; scientists ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D19213
How and why did the Neanderthals die out? In this installment from the PBS series "Nova," the discovery of 49,000-year-old Neanderthal bones--some of which bear evidence of cannibalism--in the mountains of northern Spain offers surprising and controversial clues in a key chapter of humanity's development. 60 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: ... more
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available 6/11/2013
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