| Before We Ruled The Earth Series |
For 300,000 years, hunting—and
being hunted—was a way of life that defined humankind. Using dramatic
reenactments that integrate computer animations of species long extinct,
this series tells the story of how hominids and early humans prevailed
over both the elements and their competition. Helpful timelines and
fascinating "how we know what we know" segments highlight key
archaeological digs and fossil records. A Discovery Channel Production.
2-part series, 50 minutes each. The Series Includes:
Hunt or Be Hunted , Mastering the Beasts (C)2002 |
VHS31006
DVD31006 |
229.95
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| Hunt or Be Hunted |
Perched in a tree, Homo
ergaster stealthily descends to scavenge the remains of a
carcass—only to be pounced upon by a saber-toothed cat. This program
presents an imaginative interpretation of what life might have been like
for early hominids, from Homo ergaster and H. erectus
through Neanderthals and the appearance of the Cro-Magnons, the first true
humans. Computer-enhanced reenactments of daily survival dramatically show
the path of human evolution through such milestones as the use of stone
tools, fire, and rudimentary communication. A Discovery Channel
Production. (50 minutes, color) (C)2002 |
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DVD31007 |
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| The Earliest Immigrants |
A whole new image of the first
inhabitants of the Americas is gradually coming into focus—an image that
has many scientists poised to rewrite the anthropological history of the
Western Hemisphere. In this fascinating program, the University of
Tennessee’s Richard Jantz and other experts use discoveries such as the
controversial skeletal remains uncovered at Kennewick, Washington, to
propose a radically different theory about humankind in the New World.
Together, they describe what these Homo sapiens may have looked
like, where they probably came from, and how and when they most likely
arrived. A Discovery Channel Production. (24 minutes, color) (C)1999 |
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DVD11930 |
129.95
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| Mastering the Beasts |
Fifteen thousand years ago,
Cro-Magnons were the sole human inhabitants of western Europe, hunting
megafauna like the woolly mammoth. But life was about to change. This
program stunningly dramatizes the rapid ascent of early humans to
near-total dominance of their environment. Digitally enhanced reenactments
show the impact of inventions such as the spear-thrower and bone needle,
as well as the shaman’s role. A Paleo-Indian bison hunt brings home the
intelligence, imagination, and ingenuity that enabled humankind to not
only survive among the beasts but master them. A Discovery Channel
Production. (50 minutes, color) (C)2002 |
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DVD31008 |
129.95
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| Egypt: Sexuality, Gender & Culture |
In Egypt during the time of Ramses
II, one thing was feared above all others: infertility. In this program,
Egyptologists, archaeologists, a museum curator, and the director of
antiquities in the Valley of the Kings take a fresh look at the prominent
place of sexuality in ancient Egyptian culture. Topics of inquiry include
the creation myth of Egypt, procreation as a religious duty, references to
sexual practices in hieroglyphics and depictions on pottery, the practice
of incest and the acceptance of adultery, religious and magical rites
revolving around fertility, and Egyptians’ lack of concern with
virginity and paternity. The digs at Deir el-Medina, Deir el-Bahri, and KV
5, the family mausoleum of Ramses II, are featured. Contains mature themes
and explicit language. A Discovery Channel Production. (46 minutes, color)
(C)2002 |
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DVD31405 |
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