Anthony and Cleopatra - Battle at Actium Today, archeologists probe the moment in time when the cycle of intolerance and violence began. A thousand years ago, a war between two worlds transformed this centre of faith into an unholy battlefield. Before the sides finally parted, tens of thousands of soldiers had been killed in a glut of bloody battles and massacres.įor some, the dark history of the Crusades evokes the violence that still plagues the middle-east today. From 1096 to 1291, the lands of today's middle-east changed hands repeatedly in a series of eight crusades. Over the next two centuries, Christian and Muslim armies Iocked themselves into a deadly embrace, each vying for the rulership of this coveted piece of land. Acre was also the gateway to the western world's most sacred piece of real estate, the Holy Land, a city sacred to Muslims, Christians and Jews. Acre, today Northern Israel, was a lively Muslim city, a major port and an important commercial centre. In the 11th Century, Muslim sultans ruled most of North Africa, Spain and the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. Famine to Freedom - The Great Irish Journey Pruduced by Terra Nova TeIevision for Discovey ChannelĮxecutive Producer For Discovery Channel : Tomi Bednor Landis The series shows us that historic dates often reflect the final chapters in key events of world history : the battle at Actium in 31 B.C., the spread of the plague from Black Sea to Europe in 1347, the founding of Jamestown in 1607 and the battle of the Valley Forge in 1778. 'Moments in Time' uses computer graphics and dramatic re-creations to evoke the times and sensations around key events in history, from the fall of Napoleon to the affair between Roman general Marc Anthony and Queen Cleopatra. Each program highlights an archaeological dig of a site related to the event, connecting modern research with primary source material for a multifaceted view of history. Hosted by James Woods, the series presents the political and social contexts of events ranging from the first permanent English settlement in America to the first slave revolt in Caribbean history to Napoleon's plan for conquering Russia. 'Moments in Time' blends history, archaeology, and vivid re-enactments to recount decisive moments in world history. History Documentary hosted by James Woods,ĭiscovery Channel series looking at key dates in history and the days before and after them. 3.4 Anthony and Cleopatra - Battle at Actium.3.1 Famine to Freedom - The Great Irish Journey.
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