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China 2000 BC - The Rise and Fall of Dynasties in Ancient China

Remarkable new archaeological discoveries provide clues about the rise of Chinese culture.

National Film Board of Canada | 2013 | 47 minutes

China 2000 BC - Unearthing the Truth Behind a Myth: The Xia Dynasty

The nation of China is more than 4000 years old, and recent discoveries are shedding new light on its origins. In our common knowledge Chinaᄊs earliest…

National Film Board of Canada | 2013 | 46 minutes

Exile, A Myth Unearthed - Part 1

A new look at history that re-shapes the Middle East conflict.

Icarus Films | 2013 | 52 minutes

The Grand Masters of the Chauvet Cave

The paintings and drawings of the Chauvet cave – made 36,000 years ago and discovered 20 years ago in the south of France – are the oldest human artistic expression to date. Their strength and modernity changed radically all the ideas we had on prehistorical art.

Andana Films | 2015 | 52 minutes

The Mystery of Chaco Canyon

Unveiling the ancient astronomy of southwestern Pueblo Indians.

Bullfrog Films | 1999 | 56 minutes

The Owl's Legacy: Amnesty, or History on the March

Episode 5 of renowned filmmaker Chris Marker's mythical masterpiece about the influence of Greek culture on our society. This episode explores the theme of "Amnesty, or History on the March".

Icarus Films | 1989 | 26 minutes

The Owl's Legacy: Cosmogony, or the Ways of the World

Episode 9 of renowned filmmaker Chris Marker's mythical masterpiece about the influence of Greek culture on our society. This episode explores the theme of "Cosmogony, or the Ways of the World".

Icarus Films | 1989 | 26 minutes

The Owl's Legacy: Democracy, or City of Dreams

Episode 3 of renowned filmmaker Chris Marker's mythical masterpiece about the influence of Greek culture on our society. This episode explores the theme of "Democracy, or City of Dreams".

Icarus Films | 1989 | 26 minutes

The Owl's Legacy: Logomachy, or the Dialect of the Tribe

Episode 7 of renowned filmmaker Chris Marker's mythical masterpiece about the influence of Greek culture on our society. This episode explores the theme of "Logomachy, or the Dialect of the Tribe".

Icarus Films | 1989 | 26 minutes

The Owl's Legacy: Mathematics, or the Empire Counts Back

Episode 6 of renowned filmmaker Chris Marker's mythical masterpiece about the influence of Greek culture on our society. This episode explores the theme of "Mathematics, or the Empire Counts Back".

Icarus Films | 1989 | 26 minutes