Secrets of lost empires. a Nova production by WGBH in association with Channel Four and La Cinquième.

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Unlock mysteries and uncover lost history with the experts as they use yesteryear's technology to recreate five ancient engineering marvels and to discover what daily life was really like in these communities. Travel around the globe from China to Egypt and take a fresh, "hands-on" lo...

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Corporate Authors: WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), WGBH Video (Firm), Channel Four (Great Britain), Cinquième (Firm)
Other Authors: Barnes, Michael, Cort, Julia, Clark, Liesl, Linde, Nancy, Keach, Stacy
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [Boston] : WGBH Boston Video, [2008]
Subjects:
Structural engineering > History.
Building, Stone > History.
Monuments > Design and construction > History.
Engines of war > Scotland.
Obelisks > Egypt.
Baths, Roman.
Arch bridges > China.
Easter Island > Antiquities.
Easter Island > History.
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Summary:Unlock mysteries and uncover lost history with the experts as they use yesteryear's technology to recreate five ancient engineering marvels and to discover what daily life was really like in these communities. Travel around the globe from China to Egypt and take a fresh, "hands-on" look at mankind's greatest cultures and civilizations.
Item Description:Title from container.
Special features: printable materials for educators ; access to Nova website.
Physical Description:3 videodiscs (280 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; NTSC, region 1; Dolby digital; letterboxed presentation.
Audience:Not rated.
ISBN:1593758014
9781593758011
Participant or Performer:Narrator, Stacy Keach.
Language:Closed-captioned.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:Originally broadcast in 2000 on Nova.

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