Survival / BBC Worldwide Ltd.

Show other versions (1)

Andrew Marr sets off on an epic journey through 70,000 years of human history. Using dramatic reconstructions, documentary filming around the world and cutting-edge computer graphics, he reveals the decisive moments that shaped the world we live in today-including unknown stories. Starting with our...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Films on Demand.
History of the world (New York, N.Y.)
Corporate Authors: BBC Worldwide Ltd
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Infobase
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2014], ©2012.
Series:Films on Demand.
History of the world (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Civilization, Ancient.
Prehistoric peoples.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Genre:
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:
Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Films On Demand @ Infobase)
Physical Description:1 online resource (59 min.) : sound, color.
Format: Electronic Video
Description
Summary:
Andrew Marr sets off on an epic journey through 70,000 years of human history. Using dramatic reconstructions, documentary filming around the world and cutting-edge computer graphics, he reveals the decisive moments that shaped the world we live in today-including unknown stories. Starting with our earliest beginnings in Africa, Marr traces the story of our nomadic ancestors as they spread out around the world and settled down to become the first farmers and townspeople. He uncovers hand-prints left in European caves nearly 30,000 years ago and shows how human ingenuity led to inventions still used today. He also discovers how the first civilizations were driven to extremes to try to overcome the forces of nature, adapting and surviving against the odds, and reveals how everyday life in ancient Egypt had more in common with today's soap operas than might be imagined.
Note:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 12, 2014.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Electronic resource.
Interest Grade Level:
9 & up.
System Details:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description:
Title from distributor's description.