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- Through the eyes of the Narrator and ancient Philosophers of the time, we are taken on a dramatic journey through history; recounting the incredible and exciting dramas, ceremonies, games, and chariot races of the Ancient Greek OLYMPIAD; the Olympic Games of the 5th Century BC.
- This series describes what the ancient Hellenes believed about man, the soul and the universe, and why there was never a beginning to the universe. The strangest things of Nature.
- Host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman takes viewers on exciting travel adventures around the world. In each episode Darley rides horses with local people to explore history, culture, food and adventure.
- Seychelles This untouched Nirvana is without a doubt one of the most mystical places on earth - forget Pleasure Island we found and island utopia. Whitsundays The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's if not the world's most enticing destinations. Vanuatu The volcanic mountains of these sub-tropical islands make for a holiday destination with a difference. Bora Bora The beach front resorts, world famous lagoons and romantic sunsets make this the perfect island destination. Guam With an average water temperature of 27 degrees Celsius the oceans are renowned for their vivid turquoise lagoons, deep-sea currents and amazing clarity.
- Featuring rare interview with Alfred Peet!
- The Acropolis - marvel at the history and the vivid representations of the unique monuments of the sacred rock of the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Karyatidis, the Propylaia, the Art Gallery, the wondrous Temples of Athena, Pallas, Rome, Augustus, and the Shrine of Artemis ....the great enemies, the catastrophes, and the looting of the most sacred monuments of antiquity.
- CRETE - The Greek island famed for its outstanding beauty and the legendary home of the mythyical Minotaur from ancient Greece. A jewel amid the sparling waters of the Greek Islands.
- SANTORINI - when in Greece, come visit the island of the Volcano, set amid the historic beauty and tranquility of the blue waters of the sunkissed Greek Islands...
- ANCIENT OLYMPIA & the TEMPLE OF ZEUS - The history of this legendary site which housed the Olympic Games during the glorious era of classical antiquity. Enjoy the customs and traditions of the Olympic Games in the land of their birth. The Stadium, the Judges, the Sacred Altis, the Temple of Zeus, the Heraion, the Philippeion, the Prytaneion, the Garden of treasures, the Crypt, and so many other icons now fabled in ancient history.
- TEMPLE OF POSEIDON - The history of the temple from Ancient Times to the present day. The god Poseidon, the construction of the temple, the statues, the fortress, the Propylon, the Barracks, the citizens' houses, the Naval Shipyard, the shrine of Athena... all enclosed within the manners and customs of the era.
- CORFU - From sundrenched beaches to sunkissed beauty this is the island of your dreams..a jewel amid the wonderful waters of Greece.
- The true adventures of the host, Master Outdoorsman and U.S Coast Guard licensed Captain, Eddie Brochin.
- EPIDAVROS (including the archaeological site of ASKLIPIEION)- experience the shrine of Asclipius (Asklipieius) on Epidavron land. The ceremony of worship and the methods of healing all forms of disease which plagued the peoples of the ancient world. The Propylaia, the Basilica, the Thermal Waters, the Baths, the Theatre of Epidavros and so much more..
- Central America's Costa Rica nurtures some of the last remaining true natural treasures of the World. Emerald rainforests, marvels of rainbow-colored creatures, milky cloud forests, jeweled birds and bugs, Caribbean and Pacific golden beaches. Together they create the colors that have lured visitors to Costa Rica's shores again and again. The other part is its people, with their unusual friendliness and heartfelt hospitality. But, with over 25% of its total land mass set aside as protected ecosystems, the emphasis is on the natural. We join Sandy Mortimer to explore both coasts, and in between, to capture the essence and uniqueness of Nature's nursery, Costa Rica. In the capital city San Jose, we stop by the Police Station to meet some of the men and women who manage to keep order and good humor in this busy cosmopolitan town before touring the City. In Zarcero, there is a whimsical sculptured garden of amazing creatures. Bulbous elephants with light bulbs for eyes, a bull ring and a cat riding a motorcycle. In the town of Sarchi, the townspeople make delightful hand-painted oxcarts. We meet the family who has kept the tradition alive for three generations. In Braulio Carrillo National Park, we join two naturalists to encounter giant bullet ants and other tiny creatures. On board the aerial Tram - first of its kind in the world - we get a bird's eye view of the forest canopy where new plant species are being discovered on the tops of the trees. Guayabo National Monument protects the remnants of a lost civilization dating from the 9th century, when another culture inhabited this region from 1000 BC to 1400 AD. Stone roads and ancient house foundations remain. Nearby, a summer festival carries on with its own unique traditions. At Iguana Park in Orintina are friendly but hungry lizards. Arenal Volcano has become the most active of the country's nine volcanoes. We see its lava flows and Lake Arenal, with its tale of its resident monster...an enormous black, hairy serpent with horns. West of Arenal, the clouds in one of the most popular areas - Monteverde Cloud Forest - hides the Continental Divide in this region. They also hide other treasures, the Resplendent Quetzal, hummingbirds of all colors and the blue Morpho butterfly. Among the human residents of this magic place is Stella, a 75 year old artist and dynamo who captures the faces and feelings of Monteverde and its people on canvas. The Guanacaste region, with its wild savanna grasses and cattle ranches, is Costa Rica's version of Texas. We pass through its capital city of Liberia on our way to Santa Rosa National Park, then enjoy the sunset at the Pacific beach resort town of Tamarindo. Nearby, volcano Rincon de la Vieja, was named after the legend of an old woman who once lived on its slopes. Now a national park, it has four complete ecosystems contained within its 35,000 acres. We hike this site to see hot springs, boiling mud pots and vapor geysers to see why it is called the "Yellowstone of Costa Rica". Over a canyon on one side, we try our nerve on the Canopy Tour. Swinging across a vast empty space fastened only to a cable can bring thrills, even to the adventurous. We also visit a remote farm where a Costa Rican owner is living his dream, creating a self sufficient ranch that is eco-friendly. We meet Edgar and see how that is happening. We also visit the traditional nearby village of Dos Rios to see how its residents are slowly moving into the 21st Century. By the Orosi Valley with its Alpine scenery is the Central Valley and the oldest church in the country where a miracle took place. Another miracle is the reason for the Fiesta of the Virgin of Los Angeles, Costa Rica's patron saint. We join the 2 million people on their walk to Cartago to pay her tribute. On the Pacific Coast, we visit the vacation port city of Puntarenas, see its fishing fleet, fish market and watch how Ceviche - one of the most popular dishes - is made. Puntarenas is also where we join vacationers for a catamaran boat cruise to Tortuga Island. At Las Pumas, 76 year old Swiss born Lily has been saving injured and captured animals - especially large native cats - for 40 years. We meet her margays, ocelots and pumas and see her newest babies as well as enjoy a hands-on experience with a newborn howler monkey and a two-toed sloth. Down the Pacific coast, the road takes us past magnificent beaches and palms.
- Have you always wanted to learn more about wine, but didn't know where to start? AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO WINE gives you the basics you need to understand and appreciate this intriguing beverage. Through interviews and demonstrations with leading sommeliers, winemakers, wine educators and other industry professionals, you will discover what you like and how to describe your preferences to waiters and retailers. Learn how to find quality wines at value prices. Enjoy the beautiful California wine country over the course of three seasons and visit premium wineries for an inside look at how grapes are grown and wine is made. Experience the excitement of harvest at Clos LaChance, tour Robert Mondavi Winery, Franciscan Oakville Estate and Blackstone Sonoma. Visit the historic estate and underground caves of Schramsberg Vineyards and learn how sparkling wine is made. AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO WINE makes the fascinating world of wine accessible to everyone! Program Highlights * A Brief History * Health Benefits * Classic Grapes * World Wine Regions * California Wineries * Vineyard & Harvest * Winemaking * Bottles & Glasses * Wine Tasting * Home Wine Tasting * Champagne & Sparkling Wine * Ordering Wine in a Restaurant * Food & Wine Pairings * Understanding Wine Labels * Buying Wine * Serving Wine * Storing Wine * Where to Learn More Bonus Features Resource List * Wine Definitions French, Italian & German Wine Classification Charts
- MYKONOS - A Touristic insight into the beauty, history, and sites of the wonderful jewel known as the V.I.P Island of Greece.
- The award winning film makers from Panorama Australia take you on a journey through delightful Rose Gardens, both suburban and country, large and small, featuring spectacular close-ups of a multitude of blooms. We portray the fascinating history of the Rose, from antiquity to today. You can immerse yourself in the classic beauty of this "Queen of garden flowers", in the Rose Hall of Fame. Capturing the visual essence of the Rose, this video is the ultimate celebration for both modern and heritage Rose Lovers the world over.
- Travel documentary consisting of 3, full-day tours of many of the great sites in Rome. It provides details and histories on the locations, plus some wonderful back stories. It gives exact directions on how to get from one site to the next.
- APOCRYPHAL HARMONY - The geometric and arithmetic revelations concerning the map of Ancient Hellas (Greece) in relation to the map of the Cosmos. The great mysteries of the ancient temples, the magic of the 'curves' of the Parthenon, the 'Golden Mean' as exemplified in ancient theatres, the relationships of distances between temples. All this, together with the 'hidden harmonies' and the sense of beauty which characterise the religion, art, philosophies, spatial arrangements and language of Ancient Hellas.
- In the capitol city of Tel Aviv, we'll be visiting the tourist Mecca of Dizengoff Street with its outdoor eating places, and stop by Joppa, one of the world's oldest seaports, where Jonah set sail. In Nablos, the largest city on the West Bank, we pass by wheat harvesting, a stone cutter's shop, and visit Jacobs Well. We meet, at Mt. Gerizim, the holy mountain said by the Samaritans to be the site of Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac, some of the 250 Samaritans who live in a village nearby. These people, ancient religious offshoots from the Israelites, allow us to see them at worship. Caesaria, the Roman and Crusader ruins built by Phoenicians, again by Herod the Great, and again by the Crusaders, is the site of many famous battles. Through the Sharon Plain is Carmel National Park, Israel's largest national forest preserve. We pass through the hilly vistas of this mountain range on our way to Daliyat el-Carmel, a Druze village and its market of Druzewares. In Haifa, Israel's 3rd largest city, we visit a modern shopping mall, see the gold-domed Baha'i Shrine that overlooks the harbor and visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum. Acco (Acre), another ancient seaport, was a major seaport at time of the Phoenicians, but Romans, Crusaders and Turks have all left their mark. We tour the town, visit the Mosque of El-Jazzar and the Crusader's subterranean city. Not far from Acco, we visit a modern day kibbutz to experience this unique Israeli lifestyle and see how it works today. At Israel 's northernmost point on the Mediterranean border, we find sea-carved caves, grottoes and chalk cliffs at Rosh Hanikra. Heading into the lush, fertile Galilee region is the Crusader castle of Montfort and the city of Metulla with its "Good Fence" on the border between Israel and Lebanon. On the southern slope of Mt. Hermon, is Banias Springs, one of the three sources of the Jordan River. We see a temple built to Pan, join an archaeological dig and roam through the wilds of this ancient site. Our tour down the Jordan River valley takes us past the ruins of Gamla, an ancient city, where like Masada, the Jewish inhabitants committed mass suicide when trapped by the Romans in A.D. 66. Now it is the home of Griffin Vultures with 7-foot wingspans. We continue down the Jordan River to the Sea of Galilee with its Christian sites and Roman era cities;Capernaum, where Jesus preached, the Church of the Beatitudes, site of the sermon on the mount, Tabga and the Church of the Multiplication with its mosaic floor depicting the miracle of fishes and loaves and Tiberius, founded by Herod Antipas. Also in the Galilee, we meet a modern-day shepherd who lives with his family in a packing crate and view the farming and fauna of this productive region with its miles of olive groves. West of the Sea of Galilee lies Nazareth where Jesus grew to manhood. The Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the most revered shrines of the Christian world, marks the traditional site of the Annunciation to the blessed Virgin Mary. North of the Basilica is the Church of St. Joseph, built above the traditional site of Joseph's carpentry shop. In Cana, we visit a church commemorating the first miracle of Jesus, turning water into wine at a wedding. Close by is Mt. Tabor, the traditional site of the transfiguration of Jesus. Continuing down the Jordan River Valley, is Belvior, a Crusader fortress, built by Knights Hospitallie of St. John - and the last Crusader stronghold in Israel. We also see the archaeological digs at Bet Shean, one of the oldest cities of the ancient near-east, destroyed by an earthquake in 749 A.D. Our drive down the West Bank brings us to Jericho to view its foundations, over 10,000 years old. Jericho is considered the oldest-known city on earth, but we also see Jericho today. Nearby stands the Mt. of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by the devil. Our trip through the Judean Desert recalls scenes of some of Joshua's toughest battles during conquest of Canaan. On our way is Wadi Kelt and the Monastery of St. George, built on a rock ravine by Greek Orthodox priests in the 5th Century. Further south, lies Qumran with its ruins of an Essene Monastery, 2,000 years old, and the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. We stop at the Dead Sea, 1,300 feet below sea level (the world's lowest point), view some of its salt formations and watch as people attempt to swim.