History alive for students

Uses location film footage, narration, archival images, and dramatic reenactments to examine aspects of daily life and society in Plymouth Colony, providing information about why the Pilgrims came to the United States, where and how they lived, what they ate, and how they spent their time.

Examines ancient Roman society by studying their religion, pastimes, military valor, and all-powerful government.

More About this Product Explains the effects of new technology on industrialization and society by focusing on the textile industry: factories and growth, the cotton gin, interchangeable parts, factory work, steam power, and more. Includes Teacher's Guide.

Explores the role of religion in life and death, details interesting aspects of daily life, and emphasizes the importance of the Nile River in building and sustaining this great civilization. Includes Teacher's Guide.

Explores ancient Greek civilization by visiting historic sites throughout Greece. Describes life in the Greek city-states, Greek mythology, Greek gods, and the role of temples and festivals in Greek religion. Describe the beginnings of democracy, the origin of the Olympic Games, Greek theater and ancient medical practices. Also examines how life in ancient Greece influenced western civilization. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz.

Explores the various daily activites of ninteenth century American Pioneers.

From the ancient Egyptians to the American colonists, the programs document daily lives and societies through spectacular on-location footage, enlightening narration, historic images, and colorful reenactments.

Uses location film footage, narration, archival images, and dramatic reenactments to examine aspects of daily life and society in Plymouth Colony, providing information about why the Pilgrims came to the United States, where and how they lived, what they ate, and how they spent their time.

Uses location film footage, narration, archival images, and dramatic reenactments to examine aspects of daily life and society in ancient Greece, Greece, identifying the people and places of the time that played a key role in world history.

Uses location film footage, narration, archival images, and dramatic reenactments to examine aspects of daily life and society in ancient Egypt, discussing the importance of religion and the Nile River in the civilization.