Summary: Killing one third of Europe's population in just three years and ravaging the flourishing cities of Italy, France, Germany, England, and Spain, the Black Death swept across the continent at an inconceivable rate. Through chilling reenactments, interviews with experts and historians, and excerpts from original accounts, discover the origins, progress, and cultural repercussions of the Plague's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2005
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BLASummary: For the 200th anniversary of Waterloo, Lord of the Rings actor Sean Bean tells the story of one of history's bloodiest battles through the eyes of the soldiers who fought it.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Rick breaks out of the limitations of half-hour TV episodes to give viewers more depth and breadth on special topics, including Europe's most exciting festivals, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Iran, the Holy Land, Christmas and Easter in Europe.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 RICSummary: This two-DVD set includes the 12 newest shows from Season 10 of public television's "Rick Steves' Europe" series, with a bonus extra. Join Rick as he experiences the local culture, cuisine and fun in some of Europe's most interesting places: Sicily, England, Scotland, Portugal, and Greece -- plus multi-country shows covering Europe's most exciting festivals and the skills of smart cruising....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Back Door Productions 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radios original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. Madrid - Grand plazas, sparkling fountains, and world-famous museums await you in Madrid. Tour El Palacio Real, the seat of the Spanish Empire, and the Monasterio de...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2019