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GoldLyrics.com - Time Life's Lost Civilizations [4 DVDs]
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Manufacturer: Time Life Records
Directed By: Time Life
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0764315030939
Format: Box set
Label: Time Life Records
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Time Life Records
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2002-10-01
Running Time: 500
Studio: Time Life Records
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Summary: A tour of history
Comment: This is a great set. You not only see the wonderful sights of these countries but you are learning as well. Great for the whole family.
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Summary: Great for History Classes
Comment: This DVD set is truly a great treasure a world history class. I really wanted a DVD set which covered all the ancient civilizations and this set does that superbly. The only ancient civilization it doesn't cover is Ancient Japan. Each 50 minute segment covers the culture, history and religion of an area but with a specific investigative perspective. This DVD set is very informative and interesting.
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Summary: Best DVD's Available on Ancient Civilizations!
Comment: Being a homeschool mom I am always looking for the most interesting, hold your attention type ways of teaching history. I have watched several tapes on ancient history that were dry & rather dull. "Lost Civilizations" is anything but dull. My 9 yr. old loves it, and even my 6 yr. old will sit for 45 minutes at a time and watch it. It covers Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt & the Aegean on Vol.1. Greece, China & Rome on Vol.2. The Maya's and The Inca's on Vol. 3. Africa and Tibet on Vol.4. The scenery is breath-taking! We watch the tapes every year as a review. And if you can believe it, my kids put it in sometimes for fun. I highly recommend this set!
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Summary: Good Value for a lot of material
Comment: If you are someone who would think nothing of spending $25 on a 50 minute PBS documentary, this might not be the ideal set for you. It's appeal to me was its value. It covered a huge amount of material in an acceptable, if not always outstanding, manner.
A previous reviewer complained about the amount of Biblical references in the first episode on Mesopotamia. To me the approach of the series was quite understandable. The Bible is one of the most ancient and reliable sources of information in addition to being a cultural reference point that many viewers would naturally reflect upon.
But by no means is the series an unscientific propaganda piece for religous groups. Religion is not the focus of the series. Consider, for example, that several episodes do not hesitate to make a comment on the sexual practices of the culture under discussion when relevant.
The series does not confine its self to "Lost" civilizations, so I suspect the title was more a product of the marketing department. But the episode on the Agean Sea culture (Atlantis?) was quite interesting. The episode on the lost history of Africa is something one does not hear much about. The sheer breadth and variety of cultures discussed makes this a valuable general introductory tool.
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Summary: Where are we going?
Comment: When I first saw the name Time-Life I was anticipating a cesspool of political correct hodgepodge. As a public school teacher I was thrilled to find the straight forward format for this production. National Geographic could take some lessons from Time-Life's Lost Civilizations. The viewer will walk away with a ton of well researched info that is very professionally produced. An expansion into India, China, Australia, Russia, and Japan would be super. Keep up the good work.
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