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Ancient Civilizations (6-Disc Collection) (2002)
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Computer Recontstructions Take You Back 5,000 Years
Volume 1: Rome and Pompeii- Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colossem or at the chariot races in Circus Maximus.This program makes it possible through its magnificent reconstructions of Rome and Pompeii.
Volume 2: Athens and Ancient Greece- Ancient Greece was a civilization like no other in history- and at last you can see why.Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art combine to recreate places and events never before seen outside the imagination.
Volume 3: The Land of the Pharohs- Ancient Egypt awakes- and this magical program is there to capture it.Through computer reconstructions, the video takes you back 5,000 years to a civilization that could create wondrous structures with the most primitive tools.
Volume 4: Fall of the Aztec and Maya Empires-The Aztec and Mayan Empires return- for one glorious hour.Reenactments and computer reconstructions recreate Aztec and Mayan cities as they may have looked 1,000 years ago, just before defeat and decay.
Volume 5: Gladiators: Bloodsport of the Colosseum-"Modern-day reenactors, gladiator movie clips, sumptuous footage, an incredible computer generated tour, and actor David Hemming's eloquent narration are among the 'to die for' feature of this fabulous production."--Booklist
Volume 6: Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power-Narrated by Anjelica Huston, this program offers an Egyptian perspective, which shows the legendary ruler as a brilliant strategist and strong leader.
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