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History’s Artifacts: Separating Fact from Fiction

Incorporating remote sensing, DNA testing, satellite photography, and 3-D computer animation, this compelling five-part series scrutinizes the myths that have grown up around several of the world’s most famous and fascinating historical artifacts: the Sphinx, Stonehenge, the moai of Easter Island, Noah’s Ark, and Jesus’ tomb. In each program, scholars as well as scientists present their deeply insightful theories regarding these mysterious cultural icons while separating myth from history. 5-part series, 51 minutes each.



 
                

Item#: BVL30088
Copyright date: ©2002
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6649-0



The Series Includes : The Sphinx in Context: Solving the Riddle | Stonehenge in Context: From Modern Myth to Ancient History | Easter Island in Context: From Paradise to Calamity | Noah's Flood in Context: Legend or History? | The Mystery of the Tomb of Jesus: The Quest for the Historical Christ
     
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