History Media Offered by Penn State Media Sales
History Media Offered by Penn State Media Sales
| The Adult Years: Continuity and Change -- Life Work More on DVD Version | This series explores the process of aging as a complex mixture of continuity and change rather than as a series of predictable steps or stages, and is designed to introduce concepts in adult development from the perspective of psychology, sociology, biology, and history. The first program discusses the "new work ethic" and its consequences for individuals and society, focusing on the roles of work, job satisfaction, and prosperity in adult life. Produced by the International University Consortium and Ohio University. |
| The Adult Years: Continuity and Change -- The Refracted Image More on DVD Version | Examines the role of the visual arts in conveying images of adulthood throughout history, from Greek to modern times. |
| Alcohol and Pregnancy: Taking a Drinking History / Counseling and Referral More on DVD Version | This two-part program for training health professionals is designed to stimulate discussion on their own attitudes about alcohol and pregnancy and to illustrate some techniques of history taking, counseling, and referral of pregnant women who abuse alcohol. Print material included. Dr. Edward A. Mason. |
| Around Round Barns More on DVD Version | An engaging look at a handful of round barns in rural Iowa, noting their contribution to the folklore and history of the area, their excellent craftsmanship, and their practicality in deflecting wind externally and providing efficient circulation patterns internally. Present-day owners reminisce about farming in earlier times and offer a glimpse of modern farm life. Produced by Jonathan Mednick and Dirk Eitzen.+ |
| Chromium More on DVD Version | Describes chromium as the supreme additive, endowing alloys or compounds with properties of strength, hardness, smoothness, permanence, color, and resistance to temperature, wear, and corrosion. Traces the history of the uses of chromium and demonstrates how the mineral is mined in South Africa. |
| Dance and Human History More on DVD Version | An introduction to Alan Lomax' research on choreometrics, a cross-cultural method of studying the relationship of dance style to social structure. Demonstrates how dance can be measured using the human geometry of movement, the classification of movement according to one-, two-, or three- dimensionality, and the use of the torso as a single or multiunit. |
| Dr. Ernest R. Hilgard: Part 1 More on DVD Version | Dr. Hilgard presents the history of his work on learning theory; he also discusses the present status of psychoanalysis and his views of contemporary learning theory. From the Notable Contributors to the Psychology of Personality series. Produced byR.I. Evans. |
| Dr. Nevitt Sanford: Part 1 More on DVD Version | Dr. Sanford offers his views on psychoanalysis, history of a research project on the theory of authoritarian personality, and principal characteristics of this personality type. From the Notable Contributors to the Psychology of Personality series. Produced by R.I. Evans. |
| The Drummaker More on DVD Version | William "Bineshi" Baker is one of the last of the Ojibwa Indian people to continue the art of drummaking. Step by step he constructs a dance drum, dehairing the hides for drumheads, utilizing an old washtub for a frame, and making elaborate decorations for the drum from cloth, fur, beadwork, and ribbon. He expresses his beliefs about tradition as well as his frustration with others who will not take the time to follow it. Filmed at the Lac Court Oreilles Reservation in northern Wisconsin. From the Smithsonian Folklife Studies Monograph / Film series. Produced by the Smithsonian Institution Office of Folklife Programs. The Smithsonian Folklife Studies Monograph, The Ojibwa Dance Drum: Its History and Construction book by Thomas Vennum, Jr., 1982, is included with the program. |
| The Edward R. Murrow Collection: The Best of "See It Now" More on DVD Version | Segments from this award-winning television series, in which Murrow invited viewers to witness history and the people shaping events. Includes profiles of Louis Armstrong and Grandma Moses, and a poignant Christmas visit with soldiers in the Korean War. Narrated by Mike Wallace. |
| Fire on the Rim: 1 -- Fire into Gold More on DVD Version | This four-part series explores the ways Pacific Rim cultures cope with the seismic and volcanic episodes that frequent their world, noting that the "ring of fire" that stretches more than 30,000 miles around the rim of the Pacific Ocean is the site of the most destructive earthquakes and volcanoes in recorded history. The first program examines the natural riches that continue to attract people to these perilous regions. Narrated by Bill Kurtis and produced by a global consortium of broadcasting organizations. |
| Legacy: 2 -- India: The Empire of the Spirit More on DVD Version | Joins 15 million people on the banks of the Ganges River for the Kumbha Mela, a Hindu religious observance based on traditions born in the Indus valley 5,000 years ago. Host Michael Wood notes that "history is full of empires of the sword, but India alone created an empire of the spirit." CLOSED CAPTIONED |
| Mini-Dragons: Taiwan More on DVD Version | Begins with the first democratic election in Taiwan's history, an event with resounding effects on the whole society. Amidst deep idealistic conflicts, Taiwan continues to enjoy phenomenal economic success and is predicted to be the most successful of the "mini-dragons" in the coming century. CLOSED CAPTIONED |
| The Miracle Planet: 1 -- The Third Planet More on DVD Version | This six-part series presents the latest theories on the life story of Earth, a planet of intricate systems perfectly balanced and totally unique. The first program explores the origins of Earth and the events that made the planet conducive to life, focusing on meteorite craters as storehouses of history and witnesses to the birth of the world. Narrated by Bill Kurtis. Produced by KCTS, Seattle, and NHK, Japan. |
| Ndando Yawusiwana (Song of Sadness) More on DVD Version | Song (ndando) functions in a wide variety of ways for the Chopi of Mozambique. In this performance by Chopi composer Venancio Mbande, the ballad-like text alludes poetically to an event in his family history in which his sister is accidentally and brutally murdered. As the narration presents the underlying events that led up to this tragedy, some sense of the relationship between performance of song and the larger social world of the Chopi can be gained. Also see The Chopi Timbila Dance (40354). Narrated and interpreted by Champ Ramohuebo. Directed and produced by Gei Zantzinger. |
| The Nut-Cracking Chimpanzees of Tai Forest More on DVD Version | Observes chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast's Tai National Park as they spend hours each day collecting, opening, and eating coule tree nuts. Examines the nut-cracking activities of chimpanzee groups, revealing the chimps' relationships, social life, and dominance. Contrasts the nut-cracking patterns of female and male chimpanzees, with emphasis on the caregiving habits of mother chimps and the evolution of nut-cracking ability in their young. Filmmakers: Christophe Boesch and Hedwige Boesch-Achermann.(Ref: Boesch, C., and Boesch-Achermann, H., "Dim forest, bright chimps," Natural History Magazine, September 1991. |
| Palettes: Self-Portraits More on DVD Version | During his forty-year 17th-century career, Rembrandt painted nearly 100 self-portraits; even in his early works he positioned himself in the scene. Such single-mindedness, unique in the history of art, has been widely interpreted -- did this seeming extravagance have a secret meaning? |
| Palettes: "The Flagellation of Christ" More on DVD Version | Piero della Francesca's painting is considered one of the most mysterious in the history of art. Although approximately thirty hypotheses have been formulated in attempts to explain its political meaning, "Flagellation," probably executed between 1450 and 1460, still remains an enigma. The work, bold in its restraint, is considered a manifesto of Renaissance thought. |
| Palettes: "The Four Seasons" More on DVD Version | In the course of his last years in Rome (1660-1664), Nicolas Poussin completed four landscape paintings called "The Four Seasons" for the Duc de Richelieu. The sumptuous series depicted not only the four seasons but also the four parts of the day, four ages in the history of humankind, four episodes from the Bible, and the four phases of the Redemption. |
| Quest for Peace: Clark M. Clifford More on DVD Version | Clark M. Clifford, former U.S. secretary of defense, talks about the control and reduction of nuclear weapons to increase global security, states that history shows that genuine peace is not achieved through an arms build-up, and maintains that to be considered successful, any U.S. president must establish a positive relationship with the Soviet Union. |
| Quest for Peace: Herbert York More on DVD Version | Herbert York, director of the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, discusses nuclear defense and the militarization of space, and traces the history of how the United States and the Soviet Union have approached the problem of defense in the nuclear age. |
| Quest for Peace: Sergei Kaptiza More on DVD Version | Professor of physics at the Soviet Academy of Sciences and vice chairman of the Committee of Soviet Scientists for Peace Against the Nuclear Threat, Sergei Kaptiza discusses a second "Russian Revolution," citing evidence from history where new thinkinghas led to improvements in world conditions. |
| Reflections at 75 More on DVD Version | Ten graduates of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, including Karl Menninger and Wilfred Bloomberg, recall experiences in their training to care for the severely mentally ill, thus providing a perspective on the history of mental-health care in the United States. Dr. Edward A. Mason. |
| Reynolds Price: A Writer's Inheritance More on DVD Version | Shows the powerful relationship between writer Reynolds Price's work and his personal history as he reads excerpts from his novels. Born in North Carolina, Price crafts evocative portraits of distinctly southern settings, characters, and dialogue; the South's highly oral narrative culture resonates throughout his work. Price also addresses the spinal cord disease that confines him to a wheelchair. Produced by Marcia Rock. |
| This Constitution: A History -- Prayer In the Classroom More on DVD Version | This series takes a chronological and conceptual approach in presenting the philosophical origins, drafting, and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and its effect on American society. The first program describes the controversial efforts to bring prayer into the public schools and discusses the conflict between the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Outlines several Supreme Court cases on the establishment of religion, including Cantwell v. Connecticut, Engel v. Vitale, and Wallace v. Jeffree. Produced by the International University Consortium and Project '87. |
| This Constitution: A History -- South Carolina and the United States More on DVD Version | Surveys and analyzes the arrangement by which the national government and the state governments divide sovereignty and share the responsibility for public safety and well-being. Focusing on South Carolina, the program examines the complex and shiftingpolitical forces and social and economic interests that have shaped the American state government system from its origins to the 1980s. |
| This Constitution: A History -- The Federal City More on DVD Version | Portrays the development of Washington, D.C., as the U.S. capital and shows how its development embodies the principles of constitutionalism. Covers the history of the city and explores the extent to which changes in it have mirrored changes in the scope of the federal government's involvement in domestic and world affairs. |
| This Constitution: A History -- The Pursuit of Equality More on DVD Version | Considers the nature and historical development of the idea of equality in the specific context of federal civil rights policies of the past twenty years. Examines Brown v. Board of Education, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Title VII, and the creation of the Equal Opportunity Commission. Also includes a discussion of racial discrimination and the direction of affirmative action. |
| This Constitution: A History -- The Rise and Fall of Prohibition More on DVD Version | Looks at one of the most controversial episodes in the history of the American Constitution: the attempt to regulate alcohol consumption through an amendment to the Constitution. Operates on three levels: A concern with the historical tension between social demands and constitutional authority; a case study in constitutional politics -- the effort to use the authority of the Constitution to secure certain political goals; and an investigation of how a constitution retains its legitimacy in times of massive social change. |
| The Witwatersrand Basin More on DVD Version | A detailed geologic history of the development of the lower Proterozoic basin in southern Africa and the deposition of the famous gold- and uranium-bearing quartz-pebble conglomerates. Offers examples of sedimentary environments from different parts of the world to demonstrate deposition of the clastic sediments that now fill the basin. Introductory and closing remarks by Brian J. Skinner of Yale University. From the Geology of Southern Africa series. |
| Pennsylvania Parade #142: Working on the Railroad More on DVD Version | Working on the Railroad: The Story of Altoona PA, is a one-hour documentary about the history of the PA Railroad and its impact to the area. Covering history from the late 1800's to the 1970s, this video includes reminscent interviews with people who worked on the PRR, historical photos, and exclusive stock footage - including the wreck of the Red Arrow. Produced by P.J. O'Connell for Penn State Television / WPSX-TV. Rural America Documentary project. |
| The History of Kane More on DVD Version | 1/2 hour program highlighting the history of Kane, PA. |
| Media Literacy More on DVD Version | This program looks at the definitions of Media Literacy, the history and current status of the Media Literacy Movement in the U.S., core media literacy concepts, examples of students analyzing media and producing their own media, and the prominence of television in our lives. From the What’s In The News series produced at Penn State. |
| Legendary Lighthouses Series More on DVD Version | LEGENDARY LIGHTHOUSES, a new six-part series about lighthouses and the remarkably beautiful places they're located, offers viewers the opportunity to rediscover the romance and history of these fabled structures. The one-hour programs visit remote locations such as Thomas Point Lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay, the reefSally lights of Florida's southern coast, California's St. George's Reef Lighthouse, and the lighthouses of Washington's Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Actor Richard Crenna narrates. The series also visits famous and historic locations such as Boston Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island, the oldest lighthouse location in America; Ocracoke Lighthouse, located in the harbor that was once home to the infamous pirate Blackbeard; and Rhode Island's Lime Rock Lighthouse, home to Ida Lewis, who became the most famous lighthouse keeper in America. Each episode, guided by storytellers who are connected to the lighthouses and their locations, covers one of the nation's great coastlines, with a sampling of lighthouses from that region. 6 hours on 3 videotapes. See also http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/ |
| Legendary Lighthouses Series and Book More on DVD Version | LEGENDARY LIGHTHOUSES, a new six-part series about lighthouses and the remarkably beautiful places they're located, offers viewers the opportunity to rediscover the romance and history of these fabled structures. The one-hour programs visit remote locations such as Thomas Point Lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay, the reef lights of Florida's southern coast, California's St. George's Reef Lighthouse, and the lighthouses of Washington's Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Actor Richard Crenna narrates. The series also visits famous and historic locations such as Boston Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island, the oldest lighthouse location in America; Ocracoke Lighthouse, located in the harbor that was once home to the infamous pirate Blackbeard; and Rhode Island's Lime Rock Lighthouse, home to Ida Lewis, who became the most famous lighthouse keeper in America. Each episode, guided by storytellers who are connected to the lighthouses and their locations, covers one of the nation's great coastlines, with a sampling of lighthouses from that region. 6 hours on 3 videotapes. Book: /Whether it's for their beauty, romance or usefulness - or a combination of all three-most of us would admit to a fascination with lighthouses. Paralleling the highly praised PBS travel documentary series Legendary Lighthouses, this companion book celebrates America's treasured coastal beacons and explores the nature of our love for them. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, many of them taken during the filming of the television series, this book is a modern tribute not only to our rich lighthouse heritage but also the ideals and impulses that lighthouses continue to embody and inspire. See also http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/ |
| Legendary Lighthouses: Lighthouses of the South Atlantic / Lighthouses of the Great Lakes More on DVD Version | Lighthouses in this area were often built to warn mariners away from the dangerous shoreline that stretches from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Lands End of Key West. These lighthouses stand as centerpieces of a varied and dynamic region, rich in characters, cultures and history. The program highlights the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. / The shorelines of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan once included hundreds of lighthouses. This program features the lighthouses of the wild and remote Isle Royal National Park and those of the slightly more accessible Apostle Islands National Park. See also http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/ |
| Herbicide Resistance: Dealing with Triazine-Resistant Weeds More on DVD Version | L24816VH , 1992 This video discusses the history of triazine resistance, identifying the problem, preventive management techniques, the potential for other resistant weed problems, and tactics for reducing or controlling herbicide-resistant weeds. |
| Farming in the Old Days: Corn More on DVD Version | L37815VH , 1998 This educational videotape covers the history of the modern corn plant that originated in Central America some 5,000 years ago, when an obscure grass began to develop tiny seeds. The program begins with methods of planting and harvesting through the 1930s. Also sold as set: see L37817VH . |
| Farming in the Old Days: Small Grains More on DVD Version | L37816VH 1998 This educational videotape reviews the history of the production, harvesting, and threshing of small grains. It covers the period from 6000 B.C., through our own Colonial period, to about the 1930s. Also sold as set: see L37817VH |
| Understanding the Civil Rights Movement More on DVD Version | Learn about the chain of events that led to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. This video vividly illustrates how Black Americans struggled to overcome the constraints of a segregated society. Historic footage and powerful visuals provide images that will allow students to witness a turbulent era of their nation's history. ©2000 2 VHS video tapes |
| Understanding Japan More on DVD Version | Discover the ancient mysteries and traditions of Japan while you become immersed in the history and culture of the "Land of the Rising Sun." You'll also learn about important changes that have occurred in Japan over the course of the past few centuries. ©1997 |
| Understanding Macbeth More on DVD Version | This explication follows the story line and offers insights about the history of the play, the characters, and the complex themes. ©1994 2 VHS video tapes |
| Africa More on DVD Version | Explore the history and traditions of Africa. We'll look at the agricultural practices and we'll consider the possible results of the current move towards urbanization. Both of these factors will determine the continent's fate. ©1992 3 VHS video tapes |
| A Parergasic Reaction (Schizophrenia) in a Person of Low Intelligence More on DVD Version | PCR-2001 ©1939 From the Henry Phipps Psychiatric Clinic and the Spring Grove State Hospital of Maryland. Photographed by Upshur Pope in 1939. This film presents an interview between the psychiatrist and the patient, a 29-year-old laborer who, seven months before the film was made, was brought to the hospital by the police because of odd behavior. Little reliable past history could be obtained, but his school record suggested mental retardation. He adjusted well to hospital life and made it clear that he feared the outside world. He rejected all his mother’s entreaties to return home. The pictures show stereotypic grimaces and stereotypic speech (both concerned with avoiding trouble), vagueness, concrete use of abstract expressions, and neologisms. |
| Naming the Nightmare: The Journey Back from 9/11 Part 2 - Understanding Islam More on DVD Version | ©2002 Produced by Betsy Hutton Islam is the fastest growing world religion. An estimated 1.2 billion people in the world are Muslim. Learn about the history of Muhammad and the spread of Islam, the five pillars of Islam and the development of Islam as a political force. |
| Naming the Nightmare: The Journey Back from 9/11 Parts 1- 4 More on DVD Version | ©2002 Produced by Betsy Hutton Part 1: Terrorism What conditions give rise to terrorism? This program explores the historical background of terrorism, the Reign of Terror, the assassin phenomenon and how terrorim is a global issue. Part 2: Understanding Islam Islam is the fastest growing world religion. An estimated 1.2 billion people in the world are Muslim. Learn about the history of Muhammad and the spread of Islam, the five pillars of Islam and the development of Islam as a political force. Part 3: Waging War The American government is waging a two-front war on terrorism at home and abroad. On the battlefield, new technology, and tactics and an elusive target are changing the way we fight wars. At home, security precautions are raising concerns about civil liberties. Part 4: People Who Keep Us Safe Firefighters, police and rescue workers risk their lives every day. The CDC scrambles to keep up with the latest in bio-warfare. The FBI and CIA analyze clues and conduct surveillance to prevent terroristic threats. Find out how they develop new strategies and why they are committed to their work. |
| The Traditional Art of Japanese Pottery More on DVD Version | Visit a family of Japanese potters who work in traditional forms that are centuries old. The history of their style is explained, and the artists show the techniques that they employ. ©1993 |
| The Holocaust: A History More on DVD Version | Jewish people have been the victims of discrimination for thousands of years, but during no period in history were they as victimized as they were during the Nazi Holocaust. Learn about the historical struggle of the Jewish people. Understand what motivated Hitler and discover how he rose to power. Witness the ramifications of Hitler's "New Order" of Aryan Predominance and learn about what happened on Kristallnacht. See how Hitler put his plan to annihilate European Jews into motion, and learn about the raw horror that results from intolerance and from fear of diversity. ©2001 |
| Thurgood Marshall More on DVD Version | Thurgood Marshall changed laws effecting civil rights from the inside. He was a legal director of the NAACP. He successfully litigated Brown vs. the Board of Education, among many other civil rights cases. He was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals by Kennedy before making history as the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. See what he did to change how we interact with each other. ©2002 |
| Complex PTSD in Children I: Etiology, Assessment, Advocacy More on DVD Version | While this country spends large amounts on abused and neglected children----some thirty to forty billion dollars a year, according to Bessel van der Kolk----relatively little of this money is devoted to helping children recover from the psychological damage they have suffered. As a result, many survivors continue to suffer from the effects of their trauma---depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.---in their adult lives. In this video series, Bessel van der Kolk and other clinicians from The Trauma Center, along with therapists Joyanna Silberg and Frances Waters, describe the assessment tools and therapeutic approaches that they have found most useful in working the severely traumatized in children. The clinician’s role in such cases often includes working with parents or guardians as well as children, and can extend far beyond the therapy room to encompass psychoeducation and advocacy. Before they can be treated, abused children need to be identified. The presenters describe the range of symptoms with which a traumatized child may present, and explain the ways in which a trauma assessment differs from a general mental health assessment Topic include developmentally appropriate behavior, differential diagnoses, parental trauma history, and the importance of early intervention. |
| Complex PTSD in Children I: Etiology, Assessment, Advocacy, II: Therapeutic Intervention More on DVD Version | While this country spends large amounts on abused and neglected children----some thirty to forty billion dollars a year, according to Bessel van der Kolk----relatively little of this money is devoted to helping children recover from the psychological damage they have suffered. As a result, many survivors continue to suffer from the effects of their trauma---depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.---in their adult lives. In this video series, Bessel van der Kolk and other clinicians from The Trauma Center, along with therapists Joyanna Silberg and Frances Waters, describe the assessment tools and therapeutic approaches that they have found most useful in working the severely traumatized in children. The clinician’s role in such cases often includes working with parents or guardians as well as children, and can extend far beyond the therapy room to encompass psychoeducation and advocacy. I: Etiology, Assessment, Advocacy Before they can be treated, abused children need to be identified. The presenters describe the range of symptoms with which a traumatized child may present, and explain the ways in which a trauma assessment differs from a general mental health assessment Topic include developmentally appropriate behavior, differential diagnoses, parental trauma history, and the importance of early intervention. 41 minutes II: Therapeutic Intervention For children with complex PTSD, safety must be established both externally and internally. Maintaining internal safety can be an especially difficult task when the child is highly dissociative. The presenters discuss ground techniques that can help a child to stay safe and stable, and describe the therapeutic modalities—play, talk, art, and group therapy—that they have found useful. Topics include controlling aggression, accessing emotions, changing the trauma story, and using EMDR. 43 minutes |
| Kelly Mazzante: Hometown Hero More on DVD Version | From a population of just under 5,000 to being featured in newspapers and magazines across the country, Penn State’s Kelly Mazzante exploded onto the national scene during her sophmore season. After leading the Big Ten in scoring as a freshman, the Mountoursville, Pennsylvania native set the tone for her second season by dropping a Penn State and Big Ten record 49 points against conference foe Minnesota. She went on to lead the nation in scoring and became the first sophmore in Lady Lion history to be named Kodak All-American. She was idolized in her hometown. The local fans had the opportunity to se her lead the Lady Lions to an appearance in their Sweet Sixteen of the 2002 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament after first and second round wins at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. Though her collegiate career continues to evolve, Kelly Mazzante proves that big things can come from small places. In her community, she is a Hometown Hero. |
| Door in Turner Alley: Grant Wood, American Gothic and Midwestern Regionalism More on DVD Version | "The aim of art is to teach people to live happier, fuller lives", said Grant Wood. Door in Turner Alley, a 30 min. video, provides a complete survey of Grant Wood's work, life and philosophy. * Events of his early life * Influence of his family and friends * Results of his study in Europe * His philosophy of life * Significance of his work today * Paradoxical nature of some of his paintings * His part in the Public Works Art Project during the Depression * Impact of notoriety on Grant Wood Over 40 of his paintings and sketches help illustrate the progressive development of his art and its significance. This insightful program explores the importance of Grant Wood's work today as well as the reaction to his work by people of his day. Door in Turner Alley presents the life and history behind Wood's works and the artist's perceptions and philosophies of his world. Sponsored in part by the Iowa Humanities Board and the National Endowment for the Humanities. |
| Phoenix of Music: The Harp More on DVD Version | "Due to the lack of understanding and information, the exciting dimensions of the harp can often be overlooked," says international test winner Georganne Cassat, former harpist in residence at the University of Iowa. "Many students of music hold the misconception that the harp is a difficult instrument to compose for and incorporate into a large body of orchestration." The Phoenix of Music: The Harp makes it interesting to learn the history and development of this multi-faceted instrument while presenting the performance of both classical and contemporary harp music by an outstanding harpist. Including compositions and techniques, Ms. Cassat has created a delightful series of vignettes about this magical instrument, " ... one of the most versatile sound resources available today." |
| American Movies: The First 30 Years - The Silent Film Era More on DVD Version | Four sets. (10) 30 min. videos for the silent film enthusiast. Richard Dyer MacCann has taught film writing, documentary film, film and society, and American motion picture history at the University of Southern California, the University of Kansas, and at the University of Iowa. Professor MacCann was honored as Distinguished Life Member of the University Film and Video Association. In 1973 he was awarded the first senior fellowship for film studies given by the National Endowment for Humanities and in 1977 studied American silent films at the Library of Congress on a grant from the University of Iowa. Professor MacCann has authored forty published articles and twelve books, produced five works on film and two video series, including the illustrated lectures about the first 30 years of silent film history. MacCann's autobiography, Student at Large, presently extends to 1995. (film) |
| Old Capitol: Restoration of a Landmark More on DVD Version | This prize-winning program introduces viewers to the process of historical restoration along with a condensed history of Iowa as a Territory and a State. Graphics illustrate the founding of Iowa City and the initial construction phase in the 1840's. Old photographs show the rehabilitation and remodeling done in the 1920's and on-site filming traces the restoration process which started in 1970 and was completed in 1976. Shows the founding of The University of Iowa and introduces the people connected with Old Capitol from the founding fathers to the school children who contributed money earned in class projects for its restoration, the construction workers and many others who were instrumental in its restoration. |
| Ancient Hunters: The Archaeological Reconstruction of a Prehistoric Site More on DVD Version | In 1973 workers cut into what would become an archaeological site of extraordinary interest. It was not just a single deposit - three deeply buried cultural layers were gradually defined, one on top of the other. The deepest lay 26 feet below the surface! The remains of bison suggested these were hunting camps or places where bison had been trapped and killed a very long time ago. As excitement grew over the discovery, scientists from other institutions aided in the investigation. Radiocarbon dates showed that the cultural layers dated 6300, 7400, and 8500 years old. An interdisciplinary research team began to work out the complex questions of the climate, terrain, and plant, animal and human life in the region 8000 years before Columbus discovered America. The video traces the history of the project from field excavation through laboratory analysis and highlights the contributions of paleontologists, climatologists, geologists, and palynologists. The excavation sequences intrigue the viewer and lead to revealing discussions and interpretations of an important part of America's heritage. |
| History's Ancient Legacies 3 - 3 DVDs More on DVD Version | 2001, 3 DVDs. Created to give students in the intermediate grades an authentic, atmospheric step back in time to visit the ancient world, these six historical recreations expand on the first two series. The new programs will give students a contemporary understanding of the fascinating lands of India, Japan, and China as well as introduce them to the Aztec and Celtic cultures and guide them through the England of Medieval times. DVD No. 1 Volume 1: JAPAN The story of Japan is like that of no other nation on Earth. For two thousand years, the Japanese people have lived an often-isolated life of striking contrasts. The military aspects of Japanese history are familiar to many, and this fascinating program reveals the achievement of the famous Samurai warriors with their noble Code of Bushido. But Japan is also a land of beauty and peace. Its pagodas, temples and other great monuments are the physical constructions of a people steeped in the ways of Buddhism. Rituals such as the tea ceremony also reveal a civilization deeply concerned with balance, order and calm. By examining all sides of the Japanese story, the identity of a unique society is revealed. Volume 2: INDIA For over four thousand years, the lands of India have been home to a remarkable human civilization. This fascinating program journeys through the centuries to reveal the continuing story of the Indian people. Beginning with a graphic reconstruction of an Indus Valley city of the Second Millennium BC, the Indian experience includes fabulous Dynasties of Kings, timeless belief systems and Golden Ages of culture. India’s greatest buildings especially reflect the character of a unique people, culminating in the glory of the Taj Mahal, the greatest monument to human love ever constructed, and one of the most spectacular constructions anywhere on Earth. DVD No. 2 Volume 3: DARK AGE ENGLAND The nation of England can trace its beginnings to the second half of the First Millennium AD. This was the Dark Age, a period of tribal invasions and conflicts when civilization itself seemed to retreat. For many, the terrifying pagan Vikings symbolizes a bleak period of history. But there are shafts of light that illuminate the English Dark Age, as this fascinating program reveals. It was a time of legendary Kings like Arthur, Alfred, and Offa, the builder of the famous dyke. The amazing discovery of the Burial Ship at Sutton Hoo proved that skilled craftsmanship did not die out. The survival of Christianity led to the production of the dazzling Lindisfarne Gospels, and the events of the age are also recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the first great work of English prose. Volume 4: CHINA Human beings have constructed many remarkable monuments, but only one man-made structure can be seen from the surface of the moon. The Great Wall of China remains the greatest creation of a remarkable Asian people, but it is not the only one, as this fascinating program reveals. Beginning with a graphic reconstruction of a Chinese village from seven thousand years ago, the story of the Chinese people is described right up to modern times. The terracotta army of the First Chinese Emperor and Beijing’s Forbidden City are just two fabulous treasures created by an ancient nation that continues to flourish today. DVD No. 3 Volume 5: THE CELTS In the First Millennium BC, the tribes known as the Celts were the dominant force on the continent of Europe. In fringe regions like Ireland, the Celtic people continued to flourish long into the Christian Age. These were warriors with a unique way of life, as this fascinating program reveals. Dark religious rituals and a love of bloody fighting were a vital part of their life, and Classical writers condemned what they saw as a barbarian lifestyle. But we now know that Celtic culture was rich and sophisticated. Buried Celtic treasures have revealed their achievement in crafts such as jewelry, while the great legends of Irish literature confirm that epic story-telling was also part of the life of a still-mysterious ancient people. Volume 6: EMPIRES OF AMERICA The American civilizations of the Aztecs and Incas had many features in common. Both flourished before the arrival of the Europeans. Both worshipped the sun. Both built great cities. Both possessed huge amounts of gold and other treasures. And both were wiped out by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. This fascinating program reveals the full story of two long-lost nations with expert analysis of their culture, technology and beliefs. The amazing Inca communication system and advanced Aztec farming techniques are just two revelations of a highly sophisticated way of life. Great lost cities like Tenochtitlan and Macchu Piccu also provide dramatic evidence of two nations ultimately doomed to a violent destruction. 2001 Created to give students in the intermediate grades an authentic, atmospheric step back in time to visit the ancient world, these six historical recreations expand on the first two series. |
| History's Ancient Legacies - DVD Series of six programs on 3 DVD's More on DVD Version | Series of six programs on 3 DVD's DVD No. 1 Volume 1 : POMPEII Pompeii was buried beneath a mountain of wet ash when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Much of Pompeii, its people, its art and structures are preserved for us to study because of the seal this ash created around the city. Using superb 3D Graphics and computer animation, this Video takes the student back to the city as it was and uses the latest views of the ruins to offer a history lesson unique in every way. Volume 2: STONEHENGE This is an incredible monument dating from around 2,800 BC. Using the very latest in advanced computer animation, this Video lets the student step back in time to see the origin of the stones and the monument in its original form. Leading authors explain the latest theories and known facts about one of the great treasures of the ancient world. DVD No. 2 Volume 3: THE AZTECS AND THE MAYANS Although the Aztec capital was razed, many descriptions of Aztec life exist. Famed for their incredible architectural achievements, the Aztec legacy lives on in modern Mexico City. The peaceful, nomadic Mayan people bequeathed to us some of the world's great temples including Chichen-Itza and Copan. Volume 4: ANCIENT ROME A complete history of ancient Rome, using the latest in computer animation, authentic filmed recreations, period imagery and location footage. Learn how Caesar Augustus "Found it a city of brick and left it a city of marble." See how power seized by the good was corrupted by those who inherited it. View the structures, still standing today, where gladiators fought, Christians died and law was developed. Recognize the many contributions of ancient Rome, as the foundation of our Western Civilization. DVD No. 3 Volume 5: HADRIAN’S WALL The Roman Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of a wall which would mark the northern boundary of the mighty Roman Empire. Built during the Roman occupation of Britain, the wall was a last outpost. It meant the end of civilization and a separation from the barbarians. Volume 6: THE GREAT PYAMIDS The burial sites of the mighty Pharaohs of Egypt are still one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world today. This Video gives us a look at the Egyptian culture, which rose up around the Nile. It took so many, so long to build them that a whole, associated industry evolved from construction of the Pyramids. |
| Notes on an American Business: 1--Keep the Wheels Rolling More on DVD Version | An overview of Sitkin Smelting and Refining, Inc., of Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Scenes at the company's Christmas party and inside the plant introduce the employees whose perspectives are the focus of later documentaries in the series. The program features a "view from the top" by the son of the company's founder, board chairman Lewis Sitkin, who reviews the history of the small business and discusses its present and future status. Observes Sitkin at work. Produced by P.J. O'Connell for Penn State Television / WPSX-TV. |
| York: The Voice of Freedom More on DVD Version | York: The Voice of Freedom is not a documentary, it is a dramatic work of art. As such, it starts with the facts of York's life and tries to explain through music and drama what that life meant. A work of history deals strictly with the facts; a work of art must seek for the truth that lives within those facts: how did the obedient slave come to understand that equality is not a gift to be passively accepted but a right to be seized and passed on to one's children? York: The Voice of Freedom hopefully shines some small light upon the dark facts surrounding the hundreds of thousands who were forced into lives of servitude. The stories of most of those victims have been lost, their voices silenced. York: The Voice of Freedom is a song of hope that resurrects the story of one man: York, the slave who traveled to the end of the earth and came back to find he still had ahead of him a long road to freedom. YORK: The Voice of Freedom Music by Bruce Trinkley Words by Jason Charnesky Videotaped at Penn State's Playhouse Theatre, November 17, 2002, by Penn State Public Broadcasting, this version was produced by Jerry Sawyer and directed for television by Jeffrey Hughes. 2dvd set |
| The 11th Hour Roger Ebert More on DVD Version | Film critic and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Roger Ebert, delivers a speech balanced with humor and seriousness covering topics from film history, education, tribalism, and his hope for mankind. In facing your own mortality, what final message would you leave to future generations? Since 1991, distinguished individuals from around the world have been invited to answer this provocative question by contributing their living testament as they would like to be remembered when delivering their lasting message to the world. |
| The 11th Hour Scott Hamilton More on DVD Version | With on of the most inspiring backgrounds in the history of sports, Olympic Gold Medal figure skater, Scott Hamilton, delivers a message that emphasizes the importance of each individual’s unique contribution to the world. In facing your own mortality, what final message would you leave to future generations? Since 1991, distinguished individuals from around the world have been invited to answer this provocative question by contributing their living testament as they would like to be remembered when delivering their lasting message to the world. |
| Civil War Minutes, box set - Confederate, Vol. 1 and 2 More on DVD Version | Illuminating little known history, Civil War Minutes® - Confederate features rarely told stories of both the famous and average Confederate soldiers in the American Civil War. This film reveals the intimate details of the soldiers' lives in their own words, such as their weapons of choice, their uniforms and how soldiers form fellowships during the war that last throughout their lives. |
| Penn State Coaches: Baseball More on DVD Version | Joe Hindelang coached the Penn State Nittany Lion Baseball Program from 1991-2004. During his 14 years at Penn State, Coach Hindelang’s teams made the Big Ten Tournament six times and won the Big Ten Regular Season Title in 1996. In 2000, the Nittany Lions won a school-record 45 games, while advancing to the NCAA Super Regional. Joe finished his career at Penn State as the all-time winningest coach in the program’s history. 24 of his former players were drafted for professsional baseball. During is final season at Penn State, Coach Hinderlang worked with Penn State Public Broadcasting and shared his concepts and teachings of baseball skills. Penn State Coaches: Baseball is a wonderful instructional tool for coaches and players. |
| Lincoln and Lee at Antietam: The Cost of Freedom More on DVD Version | It's September 17, 1862 and President Abraham Lincoln needs a victory in order to issue the Emancipation Proclamation and end slavery in the South. But Robert E. Lee has other plans -- invade the North. When Lee's strategy falls into the hands of the Union Army, the result is the single bloodiest day in American Civil War history at th eBattle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland. Gettysburg |
| Expo - Magic of the White City More on DVD Version | Narrated by Gene Wilder Nearly 28 million visit the fair. Dubbed the "White City," it inspires future innovators like Henry Ford and Frank Lloyd Wright, debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack ©, and, in many ways, marks the beginning of the 20th century. Against the backdrop of the 1893's troubles with workers' rights, prejudice, discrimination and corruption, the World's Columbian Exposition casts a brief ray of hope for the future of humanity in Magic of the White City. Expo - Magic of the White City immerses viewers in one of the world's biggest extravaganzas in history. |
| The ACE Study Part 2 More on DVD Version | Part II This video describes the ACE Study's implications for the healthcare professions: that all patients should be routinely screened for adverse childhood experiences; that a childhood trauma history may be very relevant to both serious illness and vague somatic complaints; and that appropriate approaches to treatment must include dealing with childhood trauma. Additional data suggest that evaluating patients for ACEs is also cost-effective. VHS or DVD $125 |
| The ACE Study Parts 1 & 2 More on DVD Version | Part I This video, intended for general audiences and policymakers, discusses the origins and findings of the largest-scale study to date of the incidence and effects of childhood trauma, known as the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. According to data collected from the over 17,000 Kaiser patients in this ongoing retrospective and prospective study, adverse childhood experiences, though well concealed, are unexpectedly common, have a profound negative effect on adult health and well-being a half century later, and are a prime determinant of adult health status in the United States. Part II This video describes the ACE Study's implications for the healthcare professions: that all patients should be routinely screened for adverse childhood experiences; that a childhood trauma history may be very relevant to both serious illness and vague somatic complaints; and that appropriate approaches to treatment must include dealing with childhood trauma. Additional data suggest that evaluating patients for ACEs is also cost-effective. |
| Raise the Song: The History of Penn State More on DVD Version | A video celebration of Penn State University's 150th anniversary. "RAISE THE SONG is an absolute treasure for anyone who has ever attended or had an interest in Penn State. It is the most complete video history ever compiled on the University, and it tells the Penn State story in a way that will fascinate, entertain, and inspire."--Graham Spanier, President, Penn State University |
| From Seed to Feed, 300 years of Haymaking in Pennsylvania: 1640-1940 More on DVD Version | From Seed to Feed, 300 years of Haymaking in Pennsylvania: 1640-1940. A retrospect of 300 years of how hay was produced in PA from early colonization to pre-World War Two. Excellent film in the teaching of Agricultural History. Produced by WPSU for Pennsylvania Inside Out in conjuction with Penn State Pasto Agricultural Museum. |
| Liquid Assets More on DVD Version | Liquid Assets, a ninety-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These systems, some in the ground for more than 100 years, provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth. Largely out of sight and out of mind, these aging systems have not been maintained, and some estimates suggest this is the single largest public works endeavor in our nation’s history. Exploring the history, engineering challenges, and political and economic realities in urban and rural locations, the documentary provides an understanding of the hidden assets that support our way of life. Locations featured in the documentary include Atlanta, Boston, Herminie (Pennsylvania), Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. |
| Hometown Stories Williamsport More on DVD Version | History of Williamsport. Beautiful cinematography of the past and present Williamsport |
| Speedy Delivery More on DVD Version | A wig, moustache and timeless uniform help transform David Newell into the whimsical "Mr. McFeely. an authentic character who always delivers. “Speedy Delivery” follows Newell’s global quest to save “The Neighborhood,” infused with a deep retrospective look into what made ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ the longest running children’s show in history. |
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