Ancient civilizations /

The past surrenders its ancient secrets in six powerful programs!

Indulge your inner Indiana Jones with this new value-packed six-DVD box set, that is printed on foil stock with embossing that travels the world to discover magnificent and mysterious relics of once mighty civilizations. Stunning computer animation recreates before your eyes the awe-inspiring glories of the past. Each fascinating program tells the astonishing histories of rulers, warriors, entrepreneurs, citizens, and slaves who left behind dazzling and intriguing legacies.

Volume 1: Rome and Pompeii
Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the colosseum or at the chariot races in Circus Maximus. This program makes it possible through its magnificent reconstructions of Rome and Pompeii.
Bonus program: Faith Unconquered: the Roman Persecution of early Christians.

Volume 2: Athens And ancient Greece
Ancient Greece was a civilization like no other in history-and at last you can see why. Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art combine to recreate places and events never before seen outside the imagination.
Bonus program: Atlantis: in search of a last continent.

Volume 3: The Land of the Pharaohs
Ancient Egypt awakes-and this magical program is there to capture it. Through computer reconstructions, the video takes you back 5,000 years to a civilization that could create wondrous structures in the most primitive tools.
Bonus program: Touring Egypt

Volume 4: Fall of the Aztec & Maya Empires
The Aztec and Maya Empires return - for one glorious hour. Reenactments and computer reconstructions recreate Aztec and Mayan cities as they may have looked 1,000 years ago, just before defeat and decay.
Bonus Program: The Maya: Temples, Tombs & Time.

Volume 5: Gladiators: Bloodsport of the Colosseum
"Modern-day reenactors, gladiator movie clips, sumptuous footage, an incredible computer-generated tour, and actor David Hemmings's eloquent narration are among the 'to die for' features of this fabulous production." - Booklist.
Extra features: Colosseum, house of terror.; Flamma, Gladiator Superstar; Gladiators of Holywood; Training killers; fighting men of the Arena; Fearful Facts.

Volume 6 Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power
Narrated by Anjelica Huston, this program offers an Egyptian perspective, which shows the legendary ruler as a brilliant strategist and a strong leader.
Extra features: Interactive menus; Biographies; Chapter search; Cleopatra Facts Dolby Digital; timeline