| |  | This documentary presents in detail the biblical account of Jesus’ death alongside controversial new information and expert interpretation of his last days on earth. It uses a wealth of historical paintings, iconography and interviews with academic commentators.
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| |  | This DVD tells the stories of five girls and three boys, aged 8 to 16, who live in the coastal areas of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Each was affected by the Asian Tsunami of December 2004, losing loved ones, their home or their belongings. Their stories of survival, courage and resilience give an insight into the long and arduous journey back to normalcy for millions of Asians affected by one of the worst natural disasters of all time. Along the way, we also probe what happened to the massive volume of donations the world pledged to help the survivors.
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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 is an in-depth, fly-on-the-wall documentary about the laws, traditions and the philosophy of Judaism. We follow a community of rabbis, their wives and families in order to appreciate the dedication, hard-work and responsibility required by a follower of the Jewish faith in today’s Britain.
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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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| |  | The Essence of faith series looks at four of the world’s great religions through the lens of one of the faith’s major festivals. This DVD features Christmas, as celebrated by Christians in Singapore.
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| |  | The Essence of faith series looks at four of the world’s great religions through the lens of one of the faith’s major festivals. This DVD features the Hindu festival of Deepavali, the festival of lights.
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| |  | The Essence of faith series looks at four of the world’s great religions through the lens of one of the faith’s major festivals. This DVD features the Islamic festival of Hari Raya Puasa – the culmination of Ramadan.
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| |  | The Essence of faith series looks at four of the world’s great religions through the lens of one of the faith’s major festivals. This DVD features the Buddhist Vesak Day festival – also known as Buddha’s birthday.
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| |  | No figure has had a greater influence on Western art and culture than Jesus. This sumptuous, high-budget production traces the variety of ways in which Jesus has been represented in art by painters and sculptors through history. The film travels from the 3rd century to the present, from ancient Rome to 20th century America and from Europe to the Middle East to illuminate the most beautiful and spectacular representations of Jesus and his stories. Includes close-up views of the catacombs of Rome, Michelangelo's work and the treasures of Chartres cathedral.
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| |  | Christmas is a special time: the lavishly decorated Christmas tree surrounded with presents, the holly and the ivy, the roaring fire, the stockings hung in anticipation of a visit from Father Christmas, the chance of a kiss under the mistletoe. But what have any of these things got to do with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem? This light-hearted documentary examines the roots of the traditional elements of the Christmas celebration, with some surprising results.
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| |  | This documentary presents a detailed analysis of the evidence and the key issues that surround the location of the tomb of Jesus. It explains the practices and rites of the era in which he lived and tells the story of his last days. Leading theologians and historians bring to life the historical significance of Jerusalem and the life of Jesus himself.
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| |  | This DVD examines the religious significance of water throughout history.
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