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2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

January 1, 2007

The Big 12 Champion Oklahoma Sooners take on the WAC Champion Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. An intense back and forth game that ended with a thrilling overtime touchdown.

Ashenge

Ashenge

January 1, 2007

On the eve of the Second World War about one hundred fifty Italians aircrafts bombarded the northern part of Ethiopia with poisonous gas. On March the 6th 1936 the town of Ashenge was shocked by an atrocious mass murder which changed the life of Kassa forever. During the Italian occupation, the Ethiopian patriots fought to restore people’s freedom but few Ethiopians collaborated with the enemy, creating seemingly insurmountable challenges to the freedom fight. To overcome these years of agony, Serke must deal face-to-face with the man responsible for heinous killing of both her parents.

Superspy: The Man Who Betrayed the West

Superspy: The Man Who Betrayed the West

January 1, 2007

The incredible true story of a high-ranking intelligence officer, Robert Hanssen, who betrays US secrets to foreign powers, and the young FBI agent tasked with capturing him.

Weapons of War: Artillery and Rockets

January 1, 2007

Follow the story of artillery from the awesome heavy guns of World War I to the latest high-tech rocket launchers.

Von Steuben's Continentals: The First American Army

January 1, 2007

It's all live-action, in full-color, shot and created digitally, detailing the creation and drill of the Revolutionary War American soldier from the defeats as a militia rabble in 1776 to success after Valley Forge in 1779-1781. It details all of the movements in Baron Von Steuben's "Blue Book" drill manual, as well as detailing the various uniforms, equipment, weapons, camps, marching, soldier life in camp, food and battles of the Continental Soldier. This is a first-of-its kind documentary, using actors and reenactors in authentic uniforms and settings to tell the story of the men of this army.

The Spanish-American War: First Intervention

January 1, 2007

Over the course of 113 historic days in 1898, the United States established itself for the first time as a true international power, expanding American reach around the globe. The major battles of the war were fought simultaneously in Cuba and the Philippines, providing the might of a newly reorganized U.S. Navy. From the sinking of the USS Maine to the Battle of Manila Bay and the Rough Riders' legendary charge up San Juan Hill, some of the most iconic stories and images of the new American superpower were forged in this short war.

River Kwai

January 1, 2007

For many years the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai has attracted a great deal of tourists to the city of Kanchanaburi. The bridge owes its worldwide fame to a novel by French author Pierre Boulle and a distinguished film by David Lean. However, due to its natural beauty, the province, which is located around a hundred and thirty kilometers west of Bangkok, is also a popular holiday area. With the creation of the Death Railway in the Second World War, the Japanese planned to establish an alternative supply route across South East Asia built by POWs and forced laborers from all over Asia. The bridge has been moved from its original location as originally the railway viaduct was situated four kilometers further north. Despite this, the historic bridge on the River Kwai has lost nothing of its fascination and historic significance and its somewhat plain and unspectacular construction of steel and concrete is in stark contrast to its moving and dramatic history.

Cowpens: A Battle Remembered

January 1, 2007

On January 17th, 1781 at the Battle of Cowpens, Brigadier General Daniel Morgan changed the course of the Revolutionary War with his resounding victory over Lt. Colonel "Bloody" Banastre Tarleton's British redcoats. This historic event is commemorated today at Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina.

From Normandy to the Rhine

From Normandy to the Rhine

January 1, 2007

225th Yorktown: Battle for Victory

January 1, 2007

Celebrates the 225th anniversary re-enactment of America's momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown, Virginia. The four-day commemorative event was held October 19-22, 2006, with many of the events staged on the original field. Four different battle re-enactments feature re-enactors from around the world portraying Continental Soldiers, American Militia and Riflemen, German Hessians, British Regulars, the French Army in America as well as cavalry, artillery, camps, 18th century women and sutlers. Cameras are "embedded" with these soldiers on the field of battle and in their camps, carrying the viewer on this journey to final victory in the American Revolution.

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

January 1, 2007

Amazing Grace, a powerful Homecoming gathering, hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither, offers a timeless treasury of the great hymns of the church that will continue to survive for generations to come.

LEE ZO

LEE ZO

January 1, 2007

There were three people who killed merely over differences in religion. One day the three believers who lost a mosque and icons through war no longer understood who belonged to which religion, and lost their reasons to fight. At that time, one statue rose in the center of town. Although the town thought it had regained peace by building the statue unrelated to any nation…

Vikings: Warriors From The Sea

January 1, 2007

Who were the real Vikings', what were they really like' The legend of the Vikings is brought to life in a dramatic and gripping program set in the tenth century and based around the island of Karmoy off the western coast of Norway - home of the first Kings.

Babylone - Dans les secrets de Léonard De Vinci

January 1, 2007

Cincinnati: Great, Near Great and Not So Great Moments in Cincinnati History Vol. 3

Cincinnati: Great, Near Great and Not So Great Moments in Cincinnati History Vol. 3

January 1, 2007

Highlights include Dan Ransohoff's "Cincinnati Algorithm," the Great Flood of 1937, the Taft political dynasty, a profile of Cincinnati Reds player Ival Goodman, the 1946 Cincinnati Bearcats football team, the last days and rebirth of the Albee Theater, controversy surrounding the Cincinnati bicentennial mascot "Cincinnatus," the walking metal men of Crosley Field fame, saving cash with Kash D. Amburgy, and a shopping trip through Swallen's.

Etienne-Jules Marey: Chronophotographic Films 1890-1904

Etienne-Jules Marey: Chronophotographic Films 1890-1904

January 1, 2007

A film initiated by the Cinémathèque Française (France - 2007) The Cinémathèque Française digitized, restored and reanimated more than 400 fragile cellulose nitrate films of Etienne-Jules Marey’s work. These 400 incunables are presented for the first time in this film: a monument!

Arquivos da Morte - Guerra Civil

Arquivos da Morte - Guerra Civil

January 1, 2007

Noah’s Ark: Thinking Outside the Box

Noah’s Ark: Thinking Outside the Box

January 1, 2007

As we learn more about ancient shipbuilding we must ask the question, “When Noah constructed the Ark, wouldn’t he have used the technology of his day? Could he follow the Lord’s directions and actually build a ship able to withstand the cataclysmic tempest?” Following the example of Drs. Henry Morris and John Whitcomb’s ground-breaking book, The Genesis Flood, Ark researcher Tim Lovett applies new findings to the contours and interior design of the Ark, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the Word of God.

Alexander the God King

Alexander the God King

January 1, 2007

Alexander, a student of the brilliant philosopher Aristotle, worshiped the god Amun which he believed to be his father. He suffered from epilepsy and was gay, when his partner died he sacrificed all 5,000 inhabitants of a village for him. Alexander's legacy was that a man could be a god, by he has many peoples, cultures and beliefs influenced his vast empire. Alexander the Great had a vision: one civilized world with him as absolute leader! An ambition which had all districts with enormous bloodshed as a result. His craving for power was so great that in our modern world has no equal! While his influence is still noticeable, we know still very little about him. Greek and English archaeologists searching for years for one of the world's greatest mysteries:. the last resting place of Alexander the Great and his golden sarcophagus Alexander The God King is a fascinating journey through time and separate the truth from the legends. The ambition of one man, the course changed our history!

Elf, Kings of Oil

Elf, Kings of Oil

January 1, 2007

In 1988, supported by François Mitterrand, Loïk Le Floch-Prigent ran for the presidency of Elf. Alfred Sirven, through Christine Deviers-Joncour, introduced him to Roland Dumas. A year later, Le Floch-Prigent was appointed CEO of Elf Aquitaine. Sirven becomes Director of General Affairs at Elf...