Genre: Historical Documentaries
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Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Greece (1994)
Meet the people, visit the places and experience the daily customs of ancient times. From the Roman Empire and beyond, no other series brings you this close to legendary rulers and mysterious…
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Panama Canal (1994)
Here is the complete, exciting story, from conception to completion, of one of the most important achievements of the 20th century -- the Panama Canal. Part of President Theodore…
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Mysteries of the Bible: Prophets: Soul Catchers (1994)
Cast: Jean Simmons, Richard Kiley
The prophets -- whose visions are said to have come directly from God -- have long intrigued students of the Bible. This exploration of these legendary figures tries to determine whether they…
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The Battle of the Bulge: World War II's Deadliest Battle (1994)
A must-see for World War II history buffs, this documentary melds first-person narratives, historical footage and modern interpretation to tell the story of the Nazi army's push through…
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David Macaulay: Roman City (1994)
Cast: David Macaulay
Taking a page from his acclaimed book, author and architecture buff David Macaulay explores the inner workings of the fictional city of Verbonia, a planned Roman civilization with strikingly…
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Modern Marvels: Eiffel Tower (1994)
Directed by: Andrew Thomas Hunt
This installment of the History Channel's "Modern Marvels" series presents a fascinating portrait of Paris's famed Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable structures of the…
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Ancient Mysteries: Ark of the Covenant (1994)
Cast: Leonard Nemoy
Using both cutting-edge technology and more traditional methods, biblical historians are trying to uncover the location of the Ark of the Covenant, said to contain such precious, holy items…
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Great Kings of England: King Henry VIII (1994)
Through dramatic re-reations and expert analysis, this fascinating documentary traces the life of King Henry VIII, the colorful monarch who ruled England and Ireland from 1509 until his death…
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The Last Klezmer (1994)
Cast: Leopold Kozlowski
Directed by: Yale Strom
Filmmaker Yale Strom chronicles the inspiring journey of Leopold Kozlowski, a Ukrainian-born holocaust survivor whose passion for Jewish klezmer music -- a lively blend of liturgical and folk…
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Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier (1993)
In 1804, 35 men set out from St. Louis, Missouri, led by Merriweather Lewis and William Clark. The expedition made it to the Pacific Ocean and back, mapping the vast new lands Thomas…
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The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl (1993)
Cast: Leni Riefenstahl, Adolf Hitler
Directed by: Ray Muller
By directing propaganda films such as Triumph of the Will for Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party, Leni Riefenstahl became one of the most controversial filmmakers of all time. This engrossing…
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History's Greatest Miracles (1993)
Cast: Dennis Weaver
Dennis Weaver is your host on an expedition through the centuries, exploring an array of miraculous stories from the Bible and pointing to the facts that prove their veracity. How could…
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Mysteries of the Ancient World (1993)
Cast: Darren McGavin, Dennis Weaver, William Devane …
Directed by: Doug Campbell
Join host Darrin McGavin for an intriguing investigation into some of history's most enduring mysteries. Delve into the questions surrounding the builders of the ancient pyramids of Giza…
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Last Call at Maud's (1993)
Directed by: Paris Poirier
Offering an unprecedented look at Maud's, the world's longest-running lesbian bar, this documentary profiles the major events that lead to its creation, the role it played in the…
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Mystery of the Sphinx (1993)
Cast: Charlton Heston, John Anthony West
Directed by: Bill Cote
Charlton Heston hosts this intriguing documentary that explores the possibility that Egypt's Great Sphinx, one of the world's most recognized monolith statues, is thousands of years…
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Old West Cowboys (1993)
Take a gander at this exciting, thought-provoking look at the bar fights, bank heists, shootouts and horseback chases during one of the wildest times in American history. Actors re-create…
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Crazy Horse: The Last Warrior (1993)
This biography chronicles legendary Sioux warrior Crazy Horse's life story through art, artifacts, period accounts and interviews with leading historians and Sioux elders, revealing a…
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Passin' It On (1993)
Cast: Dhoruba Bin Wahad
Directed by: Jon Valadez
Director Jon Valadez's compelling documentary probes the case of Dhoruba Bin Wahad, who was born Richard Moore and became a Black Panther, only to find himself imprisoned for the…
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The Shvitz (1993)
Directed by: Jonathan Berman
Director Jonathan Berman's affectionate documentary looks at the last of the great American bathhouses, taking viewers into the steam to uncover a fascinating community of…
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Great Fighting Machines of WWII: Axis Bombers (1993)
The powerful bombers of Germany, Italy and Japan showcased in this documentary presentation gave the three Axis countries an early edge in World War II as they rained destruction on Europe…
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Days of Majesty (1993)
Cast: David Suchet
Directed by: Peter Spry-Leverton
From Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 to The Ceremony of the Keys at the famed Tower of London, this fascinating documentary captures the British monarchy's grandeur and…
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Great Fighting Machines of WWII: Allied Bombers (1993)
Cast: Christopher Chant
Aviator and military historian Christopher Chant narrates this collection of harrowing true stories about life in the air for Allied bomber pilots during World War II and the amazing…
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Washington National Cathedral (1993)
This program explores the mighty architectural wonders of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, also known as the Washington National Cathedral, located in the northwest quadrant of…
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The Hurricane of '38: American Experience (1993)
Nobody saw it coming. Slogging across the Atlantic in September 1938, the storm was predicted to blow itself out. Instead, the Category 3 hurricane devastated the northeastern United States…
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Dambusters: The True Story (1993)
Directed by: Christopher Purcell
Exploring the amazing true story of the historic World War II Dambusters Raid -- when English planes dropped bouncing bombs to destroy German dams -- this documentary features interviews with…