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Historic Travel US Arteries Of New York
The rapid urbanization and population explosion witnessed in New Yorkin the early part of the 20th century called for speedy innovations in transport systems. With most of the businesses located in Manhattan, people were faced with the challenge of covering vast distances between their suburban homes and the business districts in as short a time sp..
Historic Travel US Many Faces Of California
Ever since the gold fever died down and men discovered that California had much more to offer than just gold, people have thronged to this golden state which is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "state of fruits and nuts". A booming economy, availability of jobs and a pleasant climate have ensured that there are few dull moments when you are in..
Historic Travel US Many Faces Of New York
Although the history of New York is a long one, the modern city, as we know it today was established only in 1898, with the merging of New York with Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The city retained the title of the world's busiest port until 1985. Symbolized by its towering skyscrapers, the city continues to attract people from all over the wo..
Historic Travel US Michigan Memoirs
The city of Detroit did more than just producing quality automobiles-it offered an enchanting life to its citizens full of hype and excitement. This rare Video contains some fascinating films, which go a long way in helping you understand what drew millions of people to Detroit.
Historic Travel US New York The Evolution Of A Metropolis
Driven by circumstances-war in Europe, famines and poverty in the orient-and by the lure of opulence, immigrants from around the globe flocked to the United States in ships of all descriptions and landed, for most part, in the emerging metropolis that was renamed New York by the British and quickly dubbed Gateway to the New World by one and all. A2..
Historic Travel US Ohio Surges On
This Video provides a fascinating peek at the northeastern corner of the prosperous state of Ohio and explains why it claims to be the "best location in the nation".
Historic Travel US Silent History Of San Francisco
The turn of the 20th century witnessed a renewed sense of optimism among Californians who were bouncing back from the economic depression of the 1890s. One wonderful aspect of the era was the multitude of grandiose schemes for the development of California. San Franciscans, too, were caught up in this upbeat mood and were soon busy building roads a..
Historic Travel US Training Californian Teenagers
The 50s were "happening years" in the United States. Many Americans had enough money to buy their first house. Cancer claimed several famous people. Actor Humphrey Bogart and Nobel laureate atomic physicist Enrico Fermi died at a fairly young age. The nation enjoyed unparalleled prosperity. Several significant breakthroughs were made in the field o..
Historic Travel US Visits to the Waterfront
Everything about Coney Island seems to carry a certain fascinating charm-from how it came to be called Coney Island to the thrills it had to offer. Some believe that the name Coney Island originated from Dutch names like "Konjn Kok" which later evolved to Coney. Others feel the conical shaped sand bars that form along the shoreline inspired sailors..
Historic Time Travel Wars Of The World
A Historic Video that probes the consequences of wars, how they destroy entire populations and cities in fractions of seconds. The aftermath of wars and the manner in which they change the lives of survivors and their lifestyles. A high quality product proving that it's not state-of-the-art technology alone that makes for hard hitting films.Include..
Historic Travel US Exploring The Wild West
What nature held back in terms of fertility from the state of Utah, it more than compensated for by endowing this desert state with abundant and mesmerizing natural beauty. One only has to visit the enchanting Bryce Canyon National Park to get a glimpse of the magnificence of the state. The absorbing films that make up this Video carry an undeniabl..
Historic Travel US In the Grip of The Great Depression Volume II
See how the people of Britton South Dakota faced up to the challenges thrown at them by the great depression of the 30s. Witness their resolute spirit and never-say-die attitude, in the fascinating films on this fabulous and historic DVD, the second of a two-volume set on South Dakota.
Historic Travel US Learning To Live In California
Just as the early days of infancy influence adult life in many ways, the era in American History immediately after the great depression and World War II have had an immense bearing on the present-day life-style in the United States. at a time when Americans were struggling to come to terms with the rapid transition that followed World War II, many ..
Historic Travel US Pennsylvania Marches On
Witness the thrilling life in Philadelphia and its suburbs in the '30s and '50s. See the vibrant neighborhood shopping malls, elegant restaurants and enchanting movie halls that attracted thousands to this charming city on this historic set of Videos.
Cundletown Historical Society - Vol 1
A guided tour of historic plaques in the Cundletown, NSW, Australia area.
Eastchester Historical Sites
A guide through the famous historical sights of Eastchester New York.
Historic Encounters: Robert's Ridge
Experience the war on terror from the front lines with this gripping account of the Battle of Robert's Ridge, the first significant military encounter in the U.S. effort to dismantle al-Qaida and oust the Taliban from Afghanistan. While conducting a routine rescue mission, a team of American Army Rangers was ambushed by al-Qaida forces; this progra..
On Tour Exploring the Extraordinary Historic Route in Ethopia
The historic route through the north of Ethiopia begins with the ancient churches and monasteries on Lake Tana. Tropical vegetation covers the volcanic cone that protrudes like an island from the largest inland lake of the Ethiopian Highlands. The peaceful atmosphere of Lake Tana marks the end of the historic route through the north of Ethiopia. An..
Grand Opera: An Historical Romance
Grand Opera marks a stock-taking of Benning's work and his life, presenting a personal and artistic autobiography woven together with a series of events dealing with the historical development of the number pi, Benning's travels, and homages to Michael Snow, Hollis Frampton, George Landow (Owen Land), and Yvonne Rainer.
