The Terry Jones Collection DVD

Ancient Inventions: This three-part series presents a fresh and highly original view of some of the ancient world's most remarkable inventions. Beginning with War and Conflict Terry Jones takes us on an unconventional myth-busting journey discovering for example that the boomerang was once a weapon of war and that surprisingly cannons once had a lot in common with church bells! Continuing on this demystifying quest Sex and Love sees Terry exploring the ancient use of make-up along with the invention of the bikini right through to the introduction of the beauty... parlour all with active participation from Terry! In City Life we explore the origins of our now familiar environment from the invention of concrete to city grid plans and monumental high-rise buildings. It is soon made clear that the ancient world was every bit as inventive as our own. The Surprising History of Sex & Love: Exploring the radical change in social and religious attitudes towards sex Terry Jones starts with the place of 'sacred sex' in the ancient world and ends with a frank look at modern sex and its contemporary relationship with marketing and prurience. Delving into the denied existence of female gods in early Christian religion and uncovering the origins of bodily shame this programme offers a map of how sex got from strict social repression to the full-frontal glossies of today. The Hidden History of Egypt: Terry Jones brings the everyday details of the ancients Egyptians - bizarre hilarious or shocking - to life in this wonderfully entertaining and factually revealing film. Uncovering hidden gems such as the peculiar hobby of building and decorating one's own tomb as an enjoyable pastime and disclosing unknown facts on the integral part played by the River Nile in ancient life Terry goes far beyond the conventional and brings to life the world of the ancient Egyptians through the more obscure eccentricities of their behaviour. The Hidden History of Rome: Unearthing surprising and little-known facts that deepen our understanding of the ancient Romans Terry reveals secrets in his truly unique style that expose what life of an ancient Egyptian was really like. Taking his lead from a body found preserved in a roof in Pompeii Terry follows the journey of a fictional cobbler as he travels to find work in the bright lights of the big city of Rome itself. [show more]

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