Examines the works of three artists who spurred the Renaissance movement in early fifteenth-century Italy, including architect Filippo Brunelleschi, sculptor Donatello, and Masaccio, a painter.
Chronicles the Watergate scandal and examines such questions as what happened to the missing minutes of Richard Nixon's secret tapes and who Deep Throat was.
Examines various aspects of the Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century, a period in American history characterized by prosperity and industrialization as well as political and business corruption.
Focuses on the enigmatic figure of Robespierre in an exploration of the breakdown of the noble ideals which inspired a revolution, and illustrates how violence breeds violence.
Presents the Standard Deviants approach to understanding Shakespeare, focusing on the characters who appear in the tragedy "Macbeth," including including Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, the Macduffs, and the witches.
Examines the use of the atomic bomb by the United States to end World War II, discussing the roles of Harry Truman, Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie Groves, the Enola Gay, and the U.S.S. Indianapolis.
Contains animated maps and historical footage that provide insights into the onset, course, and aftermath of World War I, and help explain how the United States became the dominant force in world affairs.
Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Judaism, with a visit to a synagogue, stories of the Jewish faith, and conversations with rabbis from different branches of the religion.
Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Islam, with a visit to a mosque, and stories of the Muslim faith.
