History Channel

Engineering an Empire: Egypt

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Twenty-five hundred years before Rome, ancient Egyptian temples, fortresses, pyramids and palaces forever redefined the limits of architectural possibility. (100 min, 11 segments)

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Ancient Aliens 2009

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What if life on Earth began in outer space? This updated History Channel documentary explores evidence of super-human influences on ancient man and embarks on an around-the-world search for answers. (90 min, 9 segments)

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The Universe: Parallel Universes

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Physicists calculate the likely existence of universes other than our own. Find out why they think we exist within a multiverse and what that means. (44 min, 5 segments)

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Declassified: Chairman Mao

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The History Channel’s take on Mao Zedong, a giant controversial figure who transformed China at the expense of 40-70 million lives. (42 min, 5 segments)

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The History of LSD

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A History Channel documentary on LSD and psychedelic drugs. The video quality is not so hot but the excellent content makes it worth the price of admittance. (46 min)

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UFO Hunters: USOs - Unidentified Submerged Objects

Investigation of the Catalina Island USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects) one of which reportedly caused the crash of a single engine airplane. (45 min)

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Engineering an Empire: Rome

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Consistently great engineering feats were the cornerstone to the foundation of Roman culture and civilization. Peter Weller hosts. (85 min, 9 segments)

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Human Weapon: Cambodian Bloodsport

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Jason and Bill goes to Cambodia to train in the native Bloodsport, Bokator, an ancient hand-to-hand combat system. (44 min, 5 segments)

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