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1523) Garden of the Gods
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Since prehistoric times, the Garden of the Gods has been a source of fascination. This geologic formation in Colorado Springs was a seasonal camping site and source of spiritual significance for Ute Indians. Later, scientists studied the formation and found evidence of dinosaurs, prehistoric cultures, and unusual biological associations. Artists, writers, and photographers have been inspired by the beauty of this geologic wonder, and tourists and...
1524) Ghosts of Teller County
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A guide to the ghost towns and mining camps of the Teller County, Colorado
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"A dynamic social history commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. General readers and history buffs alike have made bestsellers of books like A History of the World in 100 Objects. In that tradition, this handsome commemorative volume gives a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal and volatile events of modern history. In World War I in 100 Objects, military historian Peter Doyle shares a fascinating collection of items,...
1528) Ancient treasures
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This book, in graphic novel format, describes the excavation of Hissarlik in a search for Troy, the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, and the discovery of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's terra-cotta army.
1529) Plateau journal
1530) Ten canoes
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In the distant past, Dayindi covets his older brother's wife. To teach him the proper way, he is told a story from the mythical past, a story of wrong love, kidnapping, sorcery, and revenge gone wrong. Narrated by veteran Aborigine actor David Gulpilil.
1531) Out for a kill
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Archeology Professor Robert Burns is on an important dig in the ancient ruins on the Far Eastern Chinese border. He accidentally discovers that the Chinese Mafia, the Tong, is using his newly discovered ancient Chinese artifacts to hide and smuggle narcotics across the border. He is then framed with the evidence at the border by the Chinese military and DEA. The DEA finally convinces the Chinese military that Robert may be of more help to them outside...
1533) Quest for the lost Maya
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"Quest for the lost Maya follows American archaeologists George Bey and Bill Ringle and their Mexico colleague Tomás Gallareta Negrón as they find startling evidence of a forgotten Mayan society in the Yucatan: buried beneath an ancient pyramid deep in the Yucatan jungle, the team discovers a still more ancient royal palace complex:"--container.
1534) Vikings unearthed
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They were pioneering warriors, expert seafarers, and colonists of the North Atlantic realm. The Vikings even claimed in their sagas to have reached America. Now, renowned archaeologist Sarah Parcak uncovers new clues about their legendary expeditions and settlements.
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Between the covers of the Bible are some of history's most spectacular claims-- but are they true? Join biblical scholars and skeptics as they examine the Bible's most challenging mysteries. Each program covers a single topic and includes expert testimony, dramatic re-creations, and scientific experiments that put Bible claims to the test, presenting evidence that the Bible is factual and trustworthy.
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Recent stunning discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks.
1537) China's first emperor
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Credited with both unifying China and tormenting its citizenry, Qin Shi Huangdi, the "first emperor of China," is one of the most controversial leaders in the nation's history. His reign brought advances such as standardized currencies, weights, and measures, unified written and spoken language and transportation systems. In battle, too, he was centuries ahead of his time, creating assembly lines to mass-produce precision-crafted swords, arrows and...
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The legend of King Arthur is one of the most evocative stories in British mythology. We think of the romantic King, with his beautiful wife Guinivere by his side and the trusty sword Excalibur in his hand. The truth, we discover, is very different. The story was written in the medieval period but it was set hundreds of years earlier, in the Dark Ages.
1539) Breaking the Maya code
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Traces the history of the struggle to decipher the Mayan language, describes the conflicting approaches, and explains what Mayan inscriptions reveal about their culture.
1540) The Hunters
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When brothers Paxton and Tripp Flynn try to locate their missing parents, they learn their family is part of a secret society known as the Hunters, sworn to protect artifacts from lore and legend like Snow White's magic mirror from an evil force known as the Krugen. Joining with another Hunter--who happens to be Paxton's ex-girlfriend--the brothers seek to save their parents and the mirror from a former Hunter turned Krugen.