Persian History and The Old Testament - Dr. Mark Woolmer

In the Bible Persia interacts a great deal with the nation of Israel. But how do the recorded historical accounts of the Persians match up with those of Israel recorded in the Bible. Dr Mark Woolmer investigates.

History of Christian Worship: Part 6, The Embrace

Part 6, The Embrace explores the inward worship practices of prayer and contemplation and the outward acts of worship found in service and ministry.

A History of the Bible: The Septuagint, the Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha

By the 2nd century BC most Jews no longer understood Hebrew and the Bible was unintelligible to them. A Greek translation, the Septuagint, was made. The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha were written and attributed to ancient

A Newsreel History of the Third Reich: Vol. 19

This installment of the fascinating series covers the latter part of 1944, exploring Germany's V2 bombing campaign of southern England, the battles over eastern Poland and the ongoing transformation of the Hitler Youth i

History Of World War II The Pearl Harbor Bombing

Japan's desire to become masters of the planet was recognized quite early when the island nation attacked China and annexed Manchuria. One major obstacle in Japan's path to global conquest was the United States, which al

History of Christian Worship: Part 1, The Word

Part 1, The Word explores how the written and spoken word consisting of scriptures, sermons and creeds have remembered and celebrated God's story throughout centuries of Christianity.

History of Christian Worship: Part 2, The Body

Part 2, The Body explores baptism and explains the history behind the various methods and traditions associated with the practice in Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox churches.

A History of the Bible: The Old Testament: Early Writings

The belief that Moses authored the Pentateuch was debunked by the end of the 19th century. But scholars then began to realize just how complex the authorship of the Old Testament was. They revived an ancient idea that Ez

In the Red Zone: The History of Camp Randall Stadium

Camp Randall, in Madison Wisconsin, is much more than just a football stadium. Its origins go back to the U.S. Civil War, where it was created as a training ground for Union soldiers, and eventually became a prison for c

Liliesleaf Farm Mayibuye: In Search of the Spectres in History

Using double screen, the filmmaker juxtaposes her domestic family history with that of Nelson Mandela prior to his arrest. The artist considers the roles that personal and political histories play in opening up the narra

Godley and Creme: The History Mix Volume 1

1. Wet Rubber Soup 2. Cry

Mysterious Origins of Man: Rewriting Man's History

Oscar winner Charlton Heston narrates this thought-provoking documentary that takes a creationist view to human history. The program originally aired on NBC amid a considerable cloud of controversy in 1996. Among its mos

History Of Fire Prayer Of Death Genesis Creation And Destruction

A film that depicts the creation of the Earth and its simplicity without human movement: The beginning of time, the appearance of man and his cyclical eternity.

Death From Above, A History Of The Airborne Infantry

They are the ultimate swashbuckler-soldiers who rely on courage as much as anything else. Airborne assault troops are deployed in only the most dire of situations. From World War II through the Gulf War, the lightly arme

History of Japan's Yakuza — Cry of Honor 5

Reclaiming American History from Paper Rolls by the Renovare Process

This short film is an illustration of Niver's preservation process of paper print films. Renovare—from the Latin "to renew"—was an apt name for Niver's company, for the Academy Award-winning work that he and his colleagu

Chicano! The History of the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement

PBS doc series about the Chicano Civil Rights Movement.

The Lion's Share: A History of the Mostra

This documentary takes us on a journey through the great story of the Mostra, rich in archives and in new testimonies that highlight the festival’s key moments, the great shocks of cinema and what makes Venice unique on

Quiet Masters - The History and Relevance of the Black Magical Artist

This documentary contains important historical facts about the black magicians. An unprecedented cast and dynamic interviews from black magicians from around the world. Witness their journey as they tell stories of the s

World War II: A History of WWII (Part 1)

World War II was an earth-shaking drama played out on the world stage, the most horrific war humanity has ever known. Actor Robert Hardy, famous for his dramatic portrayal of Winston Churchill, presents this concise hist