| |  | This DVD contains two of the best documentary films ever made about the development of nuclear weapons. Together they tell the extraordinary story of the quest for an ultimate weapon - how Germany, Britain, the US and the Soviet Union battled to unleash a terrifying power they did not understand. Produced not long after the era in question, both feature stunning archive footage alongside interviews with key players. The Sunday Times described it as “the best record of the worst weapon”.
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| |  | This film is a comprehensive biography of Winston Churchill. Produced in 1961 with his full co-operation and blessing, and narrated by Orson Welles, it is an inspired and affectionate tribute to one of the greatest Britons. It concentrates predominantly on the era with which his memory is intertwined – the Second World War. The film paints an effective picture of a war leader rallying the British nation in her darkest days, using his mastery of the English language to give hope to the vanquished and to strengthen the resolve of those who shared his fighting spirit.
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| |  | This is the story of Jews sheltered in occupied Holland during WW2. Those who lived through it recount what it was like to face systematic isolation and persecution. Children at the time, they witnessed their families and friends being arrested and dragged away, never to be seen again. Hitler’s plan to eliminate an entire race might have succeeded were it not for the ordinary people who risked their lives to shelter them.
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| |  | This two-DVD set is a comprehensive documentary on one of the key individuals of the 20th century. The analysis is built upon rare archive footage and authentic dialogue taken directly from his own writings, speeches and private conversations. “Hitler in his own words” is a disturbing yet captivating essay on a crucial period of military and political history and a haunting testament to the corruptive influence of absolute power.
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| |  | This is the definitive history of piracy in the 16th to 18th centuries, including such characters as Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Captain Morgan and, controversially, Sir Francis Drake. Shot on locations around the world with stunning dramatic reconstructions, this DVD brings to life the most famous pirates in history. Lasting more than three hours in total, the DVD is split into six half-hour episodes on topics such as women pirates, pirates and the slave trade and the Barbary Corsairs.
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| |  | This DVD is a well-made analysis of the purpose, construction and age of Stonehenge. It explores the connection between Europe’s many “henges” as historians and archaeologists discuss their possible functions. Viewers learn conflicting theories about the “slaughter stone” and are encouraged to decide for themselves whether Stonehenge was a site of human sacrifice. Experts examine the facts that place the erection of Stonehenge in the Bronze Age and explain how the monument was built in stages over centuries. Leading scholars debate what purpose Stonehenge served. Was it a religious calendar, a burial ground or an astrological tracking system?
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| |  | Sunday at 5 tells the story of Northern Ireland’s troubles through the memories of two ex-prisoners - former Loyalist Billy McQuiston and former Republican Seanna Walsh.
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| |  | A superb two DVD set charting the major events and key personalities that forged the course of the Great War
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| |  | This two-DVD set provides a clear and detailed account of the causes, events and consequences of World War Two. It also assesses the contributions of the key individuals :- Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, Mussolini and Stalin.
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| |  | This is a comprehensive presentation of the sequence of events of the American civil war. Using lavish infantry and cavalry battle re-enactments, supported by period photographs, drawings and music, it is a gripping account of the bloodshed and horror that forged modern day America.
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| |  | This DVD tells the story of the 1982 Falklands War using extensive frontline ITN footage supported by interviews and battle plans. Meticulously documenting the action on land, sea and air, this is a high quality exposition of a bloody 41-day war for a remote group of islands. Also included on the DVD is a bonus feature on the world’s secretive Special Forces.
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| |  | This is the dramatic story of the West India Regiment, a regiment of slaves created to defend the interests of the British Empire at the end of the 18th century. In return for their fierce loyalty, soldiers were rewarded with the status of being the first black Britons. This film tells their story from establishment to dissolution, bringing the slave trade to life in this anniversary year.
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| |  | This four-DVD set examines mankind’s relationship through history with fresh water. Each programme considers a different aspect of the relationship. The viewer learns how our development was influenced by water-related factors and becomes conscious that no society can survive for as much as day without access to fresh water.
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| |  | This is the definitive history of the Knights Templar, an order of warrior knights established after the first crusade to ensure the safety of European pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem. Many myths persist about the order, including those linking them with the Holy Grail, the Shroud of Turin and the Freemasons, but the truth is almost as impressive – they were one the best fighting units of their age, set up the first bank and were perhaps the world’s first multinational corporation.
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| |  | Finland was poorly treated after World War Two. It’s a scandal that this story is not known more widely.
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| |  | The Russian Revolution was one of the most important periods in 20th century world history. This two-DVD set tells the whole story, starting with the demonstrations of Petrograd workers in 1917 and ending with the crushing of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921. It uses colourised archive footage, dramatisations and interviews with historians. The film considers the perspective of the sailors of Kronstadt – an influential force at several stages of the revolution.
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| |  | Triumph of the Will is Riefenstahl’s legendary propaganda documentary of the Third Reich's 1934 Nuremberg Rally. Hitler’s intention was to document the early days of his party to enable future generations to look back and see how the Third Reich began. In reality, Triumph of the Will shows historians how the Nazi state drew in the masses through propaganda and Hitler’s terrifying ability to hypnotise crowds.
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| |  | Victory in Europe is the touching story of the day that peace finally came home -VE Day, 8 May 1945. At 3 o’clock Winston Churchill spoke to an expectant nation to confirm that victory in Europe was won and six years of war were at an end.
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| |  | This film brings to life the real people behind the Vikings of legend and myth. Based around a high quality reconstruction of life in a tenth century village, the film gives the view a real insight into the Vikings perspective – and the reasons behind their marauding expeditions across the North Sea to Britain. Authentic recreations include Viking ships under sail, grand feasts, story-telling and raiding parties.
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