Moments in Time DVD

Disc 1. Famine to Freedom 50 minutes During the years known as 'the great hunger' half a million families in rural Ireland were forcibly evicted from their homes. The devastation and loss was just about unparalleled. Today archeologists uncover this hidden story a fragment of forgotten horror a relic from a catastrophe that left over a million dead. Disc 2. Valley Forge - The Crucible 50 minutes Following many bruising encounters what was left of the practically defeated cold and malnourished American army limped into a forlorn piece of real estate 20 miles from... Philadelphia known as Valley Forge. This is the truly amazing story of how a small band of virtually beaten American soldiers defied the odds by turning the tables against the mighty British Army. Disc 3. The Crusades 50 minutes For some the dark history of the Crusades evoked the violence that still plagues the middle east today. A thousand years ago a war between two worlds transformed this centre of faith into an unholy battlefield. Today archeologists probe the moment in time when the cycle of intolerance and violence began. Disc 4. Anthony and Cleopatra 50 minutes September 2 31 B.C. The Roman navy led by Octavian had defeated the formidable fleet of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra sealed the fate of the two ill starred lovers and created the Roman Empire. This fascinating programme explores what the three military leaders were thinking and doing before during and after the alleged battle what tactics Octavian had used to defeat his enemies and how Cleopatra and Anthony died after fleeing the defeat. Disc 5. Jamestown - Against All Odds 50 minutes In the early 1600's. England was in a race with Spain to gobble up the NEw World. Spanish conquistadors were cleaning up in South America rich with gold and silver. The English therefore decided to try their luck in Virginia. They planned to come back to England rich with gold but most never returned alive. Disc 6. St John's Slave Report 50 minutes The island of St John sparkles in the Caribbean sun like a jewel set in blue crystal. Seven miles long and three miles wide it's part of the Virgin Island chain a necklace of eight main islands and 75 islets. A US territory since 1917 St John's idyllic coves are havens for the well heeled and world weary. But underneath the plush towels and designer beach bags lies a more troublesome past. Disc 7. Curse of the Rat 50 minutes Between 1347 and 1350 one third of the people in Europe perished. A death toll so great the population did not return to pre plague levels until the 18th century. This insightful programme aims to shed light on some of the many questions surrounding this heinous 'curse' known as 'the black death'. Disc 8. Napoleon's Lost Army 50 minutes In 2002 in Vilnius Lithuania scientists were stunned to discover the remains of some two to three thousand French soldiers the first ma [show more]

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