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  • Titus Andronicus

    Topics include sources & influences, plot, summary, defects & achievements, Titus Andronicus as a tragedy.

  • Romeo and Juliet

    Topics include the plot, the poetry, the characters, the role of coincidence, Romeo and Juliet as tragic figures.

  • Hamlet Basics

    Topics include Defining tragedy, Oedipus Rex, medieval tragedy, Shakespeare & tragedy.

  • Hamlet Themes

    Topics include the element of mystery, the philosophy of Hamlet, the element of revenge.

  • The Reformation

    This enlightening video explores the background of the Roman Catholic Church and the causes of social and religious unrest. The program also introduces key figures who played important roles in the changes taking place in Europe. Early churchmen such as John Wycliffe and Jan Hus preceded Luther in objecting to teachings of the church.

  • The Age of Enlightenment

    The Age of Enlightenment is a period of history intrinsically French in its origins but predominately American in its impact. Scholars of The Enlightenment from Yale University and UCLA share their insights in this fascinating video. A must-see for any student of the History of Western Civilization.

  • The Industrial Revolution

    Scholars from the University of Warwick (England) and UCLA share their knowledge about The Industrial Revolution in this enlightening video – a program deserved to be a part of every student’s collection of modern history.

  • Space Facts I

    This unique video takes a fact-filled look at 23 of the most important events from man’s on-going adventure in space. Starting with the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik I, you will learn the key information that makes these achievements so memorable and important to the development of modern science. Among the subjects covered are: The Mercury Astronauts, the first woman in space, the Gemini program, the race to the moon, Apollo 13, Skylab, the Viking and Voyager probes, the Space Shuttle and the discovery of possible life-form remains in a meteorite from Mars.

  • Space Facts II

    Space Facts II puts viewers on the forefront of space exploration, examining its role on Earth in fighting forest fires, controlling diseases (such as diabetes), combating air pollution and mapping solar and lunar cycles. Delve into the history and evolution of space planes and space suits. Space Facts II also includes visually stunning images shot from space that show the sun’s violent energy and the Earth’s spectacular beauty.

  • Scientific Revolution 2 Pack

    Scholars from the University of California, Los Angeles, and California Lutheran University share their insights. Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history’s most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution. The three closely connected movements had a profound impact on Western society, and the Scientific Revolution led eventually to the Industrial Revolution. Worldwide exploration, which preceded the Scientific Revolution by half a century, also contributed to the insatiable desire to know more about our world and the universe. Includes: Scientific Revolution Part 1 and 2.