The Ascent of Man episode 2 – The Harvest of the Seasons – Dr. Jacob Bronowski’s seminal work dives deep into the intricate tapestry of the social and intellectual progression of humanity. Over countless millennia, we, as a species, have evolved and transformed in myriad ways. His account sheds light …
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From the vast, open horizons of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa, Jacob Bronowski embarks on a compelling narrative in the first episode. This valley, with its rich tapestry of history and geology, is believed to be the birthplace of humankind, the stage upon which our earliest ancestors first set foot.
Packed with extraordinary newsreel and Army footage, Battle of the Bulge captures the action on the battle’s frontlines and the strategy behind the scenes.
The Russian Front 1941-1945 episode 4: On April 16, 1945 the final assault on Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich began as Soviet Red Army forces attacked towards Berlin from the east.
The Russian Front 1941-1945 episode 3: On July 12, 1943, one of the greatest clashes of armor in military history takes place as the German offensive against the Russian fortification at Kursk.
The Russian Front 1941-1945 episode 2: The Battle of Stalingrad was a brutal military campaign between Russian forces and those of Nazi Germany and the Axis powers during World War II.
The Russian Front 1941-1945 episode 1: On 22 June 1941, German tanks rolled into the Soviet Union in an offensive which was to claim the lives of nearly 49 million people. Over 3 million German troops invade Russia in three parallel offensives, in what is the most powerful invasion force in history.
In 1836, General Santa Anna and his Mexican army defeat the Texian uprising at the Alamo, along with Davy Crockett, who was one of the last survivors.
With the British and Tecumseh’s Pan-Indian alliance broken in the north, the south is threatened by the Red Sticks of the Creek tribe when they massacre 500 settlers at Fort Mims.
On the orders of President Thomas Jefferson, Army captains Lewis and Clark explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, and with the help of their guide Sacagawea, they make their legendary expedition to the Pacific.