Subjects: History

Part I of The Scientific Revolution explores how the movement grew out of the church-dominated period of The Middle Ages and how various complex forces gave rise to new scientific discovery.

Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society’s emergence from church domination that demanded the Bible be taken literally.

It is called by many names: The Great War, The War To End All Wars, World War I. The conflict that engulfed the world between 1914 and 1918 left an indelible mark on the 20th century and shaped the world in which we live today. In this informative program, you will learn about the tumultuous events that led to World War I, the nations that were drawn into the conflict, the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, how the submarine and airplane altered the nature of combat and how the peace treaty virtually assured a second world war. “World War I-Cause and Effect” tells the complete story of the first modern war.

Out of the ashes of World War I came an uneasy peace that fueled old hatreds, gave rise to dictatorships and set the wheels in motion for what many believed unthinkable: A Second World War. In this informative program, you will learn about: * The rise and fall of Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. * The decisive battles in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. * Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. * The decision to use the Atomic Bomb on Japan. * Post-War Europe and the beginning of the Cold War. “World War II-Cause and Effect” tells the complete story of the most destructive war in history.

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.

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.

The story of Ancient Rome is filled with drama and very important lessons can be learned from both the achievements and mistakes of the Eternal City. In this DVD, video footage gathered in Rome and at sites of Ancient Roman ruins around Europe shows the glory and grandeur that was Rome. Scholars of the classical world from Oxford University, The University of Michigan and UCLA help tell the story.

Castles, cathedrals, nobility, knights in shining armor, witches, dungeons, gothic splendor and almost constant war. The Middle Ages are all of that and more! This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D.