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6 visitors recommend:
Out of Ireland
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "A very informative and an excellent historical overview of the experiences of the Irish in both the United States and Ireland ... culminating with an examination of Irish men and women who braved the trip over on not very sea worthy ships to start a new life in America." (1994)
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Irish Empire
Source: Amazon.com: A five-part series first broadcast on BBC Ireland in 1999. It offers a compelling, contemporary historical perspective on the events, people, and influences that shaped the identity of Irish culture as it expanded throughout the world.
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7 visitors recommend:
New York -- seven episode PBS set
Source: Amazon.com
City: New York, State: NY: Another documentary masterpiece from the Burns family. From an Amazon reviewer: "I have just finished viewing the 6th Disc of the incredible journey of the greatest city in the world, and just had to share my excitement and disbelief at what I have been watching. Ric Burns does an extraordinary job of showing the history of New York from it's discovery by Henry Hudson to modern times. Each episode is addictive and compelling." (1998)
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4 visitors recommend:
Baseball -- A Film by Ken Burns
Source: Amazon.com
Author: Ken Burns: At $150, this DVD set is pricey, but it's a top choice for any baseball history buff. In addition to Ken Burns' original 18 famous hours of documentary, the 10-disc DVD set includes seven hours of extras, including a baseball timeline, key stats up until 1999, and 225 trivia questions. (1994)
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Major League Baseball -- All Century Team
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "I love this DVD. I have watched it 20 times, and each time I see something else and learn something new. This is a perfect gift for any baseball fan." (1999)
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3 visitors recommend:
Wonders of the Deep: Emerald Sea / British Columbia Shipwrecks
Source: Amazon.com
Country: Canada: From an Amazon reviewer: "This is a well put together DVD for the money. It contain two (probably) tv shows approx. 30 min. apiece. First, is of the Emerald Sea off the coast of British Columbia, shows various cold water marine animals. Second, is of a ship beign prepared and then sunk to make an artificial reef." (1998)
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IMAX -- The Living Sea
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "I've been watching DVD at home for three years and after watching this one immediately concluded that this was the best audio/visual experience I've had so far from any movie of any genre. In terms of content, sometimes I wish there was a little more science incorporated into this production, but a vital element in science is observation and this movie certainly allows the viewer to do just that. Overall the sound is big and rich, and the music tracks are a perfect match to this incredibly beautiful visual experience." (1995)
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Video Visits: Discovering Ireland
Source: Amazon.com
Country: Ireland: From Amazon's review: "Experience the land of ancient myth, poetry and rebellion. A country that teeming with nightlife, monuments and ruins. Explore famous places that include St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness Brewery, the Rock of Cashel and the 'Giant's Causeway.' Learn how Waterford crystal and harps are crafted. Watch a horse race, see a hurling match and--go ahead--kiss the famous Blarney Stone!" (1992)
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