*New - Ancient Civilizations
A high culture is a well-developed society, compared to other contemporary societies. High civilizations began to be established around 3,000 years before our era. In this film, we’ll take a closer look at some early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and the Americas. We learn about the characteristics of a high c Read More...
*NEW - Animated Bible Stories For Kids Series
An animated introduction to five of the World's best known Bible stories. Produced for kids the stories will be appreciated by all.Bible Stories: The Life of JesusIn this video, we will learn about the life of Jesus. We will learn about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, and how he grew up to be a wise and loved man. We Read More...
*NEW - Caste System, The: India
India is often called the world’s largest democracy. Despite the country’s modernization, the population still divides itself into a kind of system that has long characterized life in India: the caste system. In this film we start by looking at how the interpretation of Hinduism in India influences the way people thi Read More...
*NEW - Kids And The Church Year
What do the candles in an Advent wreath represent? Why is the church covered in purple during Lent? Did you know that Easter is more than just one day? Introduce kids to the seasons of the Church Year with this delightful video presentation. Host Jenna Donovan takes children on an exciting journey through Advent, Christmas, Epip Read More...
*NEW - Kids And The Saints
Hey kids, what does it mean to be a saint? History is filled with stories of famous people who loved God with all their hearts through some amazing and challenging times. We have so much to learn from them, and from their unforgettable examples of service to God and the people around them.In this video, kids are presented Read More...
*NEW - Sacred Paths, The
In the four corners of the world, on all the continents, this documentary collection invites you to discover our world's sacred legacies. Everywhere, throughout all epochs and civilizations, human beings have experienced and expressed the sacred, thus questioning the mystery and the enigma of human existence. Compared to oth Read More...
Globe Trekker Presents: Ottomans vs. Christians
The Mediterranean Sea may be a beautiful tourist destination today but in the 16th century it was the central arena for an almighty power struggle between Christian Europe and the formidable Muslim Ottoman Empire. It was a conflict not just for the power and wealth but for cultural and religious supremacy that lasted nearly thre Read More...
Heavy Water War, The
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online In 1939 the scientific world is buzzing. The race for the atomic bomb is launched. But to control nuclear fission, the French and the Germans alike absolutely need heavy water. This rare resource is produced in a single factory in Vemork, a small Norwegian town Read More...
Holiday Picture Books On DVD Collection
Holiday Picture Books On DVD CollectionRecommended: School Library Journal, Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, Video LibrarianThese holiday picture books, now on DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will be delighted with stories that help make the holiday season Read More...
Introduction To Religions, An
By studying examples from around the world, we will learn what religion is and the function it serves. We will investigate how religions express and support the cultures they are part of. Through a look at the rituals, religious festivals, holy places and symbols of the five major world religions, Buddhism, Christianit Read More...
Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers
Also Available in French. "The most honest, historically accurate, and balanced treatment of the past and contemporary history of Muslim-Jewish relations I have ever seen." Dr. Mark R. Cohen, Professor of Near East Read More...
Muhammad: Five Centuries Of History Series
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online The genesis of Islam, the life of the Prophet, the holy book of the Quran, the Sunna, the Hadiths, the emergence of Muslim law and exegesis are all examined in Muhammad; as well as Arabs, their language and civilization. This series is broken down into five episodes t Read More...
Oh My GOD!: Religions of the World Series
Recommended: Video Librarian This series takes an inviting and insightful look at the spiritual teachings, customs and daily lives of families of different faiths. Experiencing a vast array of traditions and social activities, it explores faith through the eyes of youth, their families Read More...
Reclaiming LIfe: Faith, Hope and Suicide Loss
Highly Recommended: Library Bookwatch Recommended: Video Librarian Each year, over one million people end their lives by suicide. All death unsettles us, but suicide causes a very distinct set of emotional, moral, and religious scars. It brings with it an ache, a chaos, a darkness, a stigma that only one who has surviv Read More...
Walls Of The World: Security, Division & Unity
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online Narrated by the 2018 Emmy® Award-winning actor Matthew Rhys, this compelling series explores six of the world’s most iconic walls and borders. From the crumbling ruins of ancient walls to brick barriers that are currently under constructi Read More...