History Channel (Television network)
Publisher
The History Channel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From the prehistoric drawings through the Roswell incident, reports of strange and unexplainable sightings in the skies have become part of an unofficial historic record. With the proliferation of video and photo technology in the modern era, reports of these events, along with visual evidence, have only increased. 95% of UFO sightings are false, resulting either from misidentification or deliberate hoaxes. Secret Access: UFOs On The Record focuses...
Author
Publisher
Hearst Home Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts-from early civilization up to the 21st century all around...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Stylish and fast, the 1963 Avanti was the last ditch effort of one of America's greatest carmakers. But despite a host of technological innovations and a design from the legendary Raymond Loewy, the Avanti's $5,000 price tag proved too much for most buyers, and Studebaker went the way of Hudson, Packard and many other famous marques. But the Avanti, miraculously, survived. Over the next three decades, Avanti lovers would keep the dream alive, buying...
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Many successful racecar drivers have tried their hand at automobile design, but few have been as persistent as Enzo Ferrari. In almost 80 years in the business, he created a legacy marked by some of the finest and most beautiful cars ever to grace the road. The complete history of Ferrari-the man and the machines-comes to life here. In remarkable interviews, Ferrari and the men who have driven his cars to glory trace the evolution of the fabled...
5) HMS victory
Publisher
A&E Television Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The HMS Victory would play a crucial role in the foremost naval engagement in nineteenth century maritime history, the battle of Trafalgar. This victory was so decisive that no fleet challenged Britain's Royal Navy for more than one hundred years. Built with enough wood to cover the Empire State Building one and a half times, propelled by wind and firing solid shots from smooth bored muzzle-loading canons, ships like HMS Victory ruled the waves for...
Publisher
A & E
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Four veterans return for the first time to West Loch, Pearl Harbor, where the rusty tip of a submerged ship is all that's left of a mysterious accident they survived. On May 21, 1944, they were among the men assembled for the invasion of the Japanese stronghold Saipan. Suddenly, there was a chain of explosions among the tightly berthed ships and within minutes many of the combat-loaded ships were on fire. 127 servicemen died. The event remained classified...
8) October fury
Publisher
A & E
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
For 13 days in October 1962, the world held its breath when President Kennedy risked nuclear war to stop the Soviet Union from building missile bases in Cuba. The risk was far greater than he realized. Based on Peter A. Huchthausen's book, we uncover startling information about the potentially calamitous confrontation between U.S. destroyers and four Soviet attack submarines. Huchthausen, who served aboard the USS Blandy during the blockade, is joined...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of Titan rises: Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries, from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season. Season three culminated with the extraordinary battle in Paris, where Ragnar seized victory from the jaws of defeat, but still returns to Kattegat dangerously ill. Thoughts of his death galvanize the forces who seek to succeed him as king, including his wife Queen Aslaug and his oldest son, Bjorn. Meanwhile, Lagertha continues power struggles with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks, Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Walk a mile in the boots of the brave soldiers in the most pivotal war in world history with these acclaimed docuseries providing narratives of soldiers' moving personal accounts from the trenches, with evocative interviews brought more vividly to life by voiceovers from actors.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks, Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Walk a mile in the boots of the brave soldiers in the most pivotal war in world history with these acclaimed docuseries providing narratives of soldiers' moving personal accounts from the trenches, with evocative interviews brought more vividly to life by voiceovers from actors.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
HISTORY takes you on a mind-bending journey into our deep past with this monumental collection. From over 10,000 years of the most credible evidence unearthed, we'll explore the ancient and mysterious, all in a search of humankind's origins and even the secrets of the universe.
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Though most people associate D-Day with the massive invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, few are aware that 'D-Day' is actually military code for any amphibious operation. Take a look at dozens of the more than one hundred D-Days waged in the Pacific. The ultimate guide to the epic campaign orchestrated by American forces in the Pacific, this two volume set includes seven documentary features.
16) Texas rising
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Bringing to life the true story of how the people of Texas fought for freedom against the mighty Mexican military that had overtaken the Alamo. The legendary Texas Rangers assembled for the first time against General Santa Anna's massive military might. United under the leadership of Sam Houston and with the help of his ragtag army, they passionately battled for life and country and the Lone Star State.