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How did they do it 2000 years ago???

Advantages: Discovery Channel production
Disadvantages: a bit too short

...methods used to create the seven wonders of ancient Rome- the Pantheon, the aqueducts, the Via Appia, the baths of Caracalla, the markets of Trajan, the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum. It is really interesting especially for people who have had the chance to see these sights, it puts things into perspective. I was amazed when I visited the Colosseum and had some many questions about the way it was build around 2000years ago (89 AD) and that DVD ...
...uses superb CG graphics and 3D modelling to recreate brilliantly the key structures and architectual devices that made the Roman Empire famous. The DVD can be purchased in pretty much every big store- Virgin, HMV etc. Online it can be bought from all the usual places- amazon, ebay and also it can be rented at amazon.co.uk DVD rental. The only drawback is the lack of any interesting features. It is a Discovery Channel productions and runs for 53minutes. ...

zzooiiaa 07.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Seven Wonders Of Ancient Rome - Circus Maximus And Trajan's Forum (DVD)

SAS Survival Secrets - Behind Enemy Lines DVD

Advantages: Very informative
Disadvantages: None

...my favorite would be the SAS (Special Air Service). Inside the DVD, they will reveal all the tricks of the trade including the five S's of camouflage: shape, shine, shadow, silhouette and spacing. From surviving hostage situations to coping with brutal interrogations and torture the team show off their skills. Find out how to set up a covert observation post, learn the secrets of firepower tactics or just pick up some tips on how to escape and how ...
...using a series of mini-dramas and reconstructions on the ins and outs of survival techniques taught to the elite group, which to me, seems really realistic. For those who bought this DVD, I would also recommend you to buy another SAS DVD, the title is "Bravo two zero". ...

Dunstan_Pilang 23.05.2007 · Read full review
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OUR 'PLANET EARTH' for your understanding and excitement!

Advantages: educational, interesting & cheap to buy
Disadvantages: feature length

PLANET EARTH 'Planet Earth' is a longitudinal study of our world with everything involved from climate right through to animals and wonders of the world. This documentary is full of detail and exciting facts that will intrigue everyone who watches it. A camera crew go all around the world to give us at home the best understanding of everything and anything. If you have an interest in geography this is the perfect thing to watch. It is the best documentary ...
...look at the making of PLANET EARTH. I would recommend anyone who doesnt have this to buy it, it is a must have for all DVD collectors, animal lovers and geography students of all ages. Also would make a perfect gift. Series has been previously broadcasted on TV. Paul Mc Alister ...

plainpaul 22.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Planet Earth (DVD)

The life of birds

Advantages: Every bit of this documentary series is amazing
Disadvantages: The menu is akward but it is worth waiting for.

Spectacular!! i thought i knew a few things about birds... I have a long and strong interest in birds, with two pet sparrows, other close bird interests, and hundreds of hours studying robins,crows swifts, gulls,peacocks etc . Birds have been the main focus of my artwork. So i expected to enjoy the series but maybe not find a lot of new or surprising information. Wrong! Most of the content so far has been new to me, either species i had never heard ...
...i did know something about. After renting and watching half of the first DVD, i ordered the whole set. This will be one of the few that i will watch, and show to friends, over and over. I can't speak directly for people who think they have no interest in birds, but that should be no deterrent. If you have any interest in the world around you, watch this video. The videography is breathtaking; narration is great; story interest, and organization ...

maclennan33 08.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of David Attenborough's Life Of Birds (DVD)

Make the most of coast

Advantages: Suberb photography, absorbing stories, historical record
Disadvantages: title music

...produced the first series of Coast I was an ardent viewer. Of course when the trailers for the second series started showing I did wonder how they could follow up the first one, maybe do it all the other way round? Walk backwards? As it turned out I need not have worried, save for the fact that through work and other commitments I missed all but two programmes. So I was mighty pleased when a DVD of the second series appeared on Christmas morning. ...
...team are back but why Coast 2. The short answer is there is so much more to tell about the geology, history, geography and zoology which make up our coast. With funding from the Open University the format has changed slightly to allow for the series to be used as course work for a number of O U courses, and after the first programme its easy to see a little bit of syllabus ticking going on, but Neil Oliver our host manages to stitch it all together ...

getscenic 19.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Coast - Series 2 - The Journey Continues - Complete (DVD)