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In Search of the Maya DVD
In Search of the Maya. Is a hieroglyph worth a thousand words? It is to archaeologists sifting through the ruins of the Mayan city Calakmul. See how these valuable epigraphs are beginning to tell the story of a violent, religious, and politically charged culture that disappeared without explanation.
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The Maya DVD
Take a look at the mysterious civilization of the ancient Mayans, the subject of the newly Oscar - nominated film Apocalypto.
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Overview Details Through breathtaking discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the early years of the ancient Maya to reveal a dynamic, sophisticated culture that was flourishing before the time of Christ. The Preclassic Mayaonce dismissed as primitivecreated massive pyramids, elaborate art, early writing, and more. Join National Geographic's Dawn of the Maya as it investigates the rise one of the world's greatest and most mysterious civilizations. Not available for shipment outside of the...
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Breaking the Maya Code DVD
Michael Coe's book BREAKING THE MAYA CODE offers an in-depth look at the various attempts at deciphering one of the worlds most puzzling writing systems. This globetrotting documentary follows a group of people who are determined to crack the Maya Code and provide the millions of Mayans across the world with valuable insight into their complex history.
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Overview Details DVD Exclusives Explore the ruins of the most highly developed civilization in the jungles of Mexico and Central America that mysteriously collapsed more than a thousand years ago. You'll hear the startling story of the kingdom's downfall and witness ancient rituals re-enacted on sites where they originally occurred. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. © 19971 disc; 60 minutes National Geographic DVD ExclusivesFor the first time ever, National Geographic...
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Maya & Miguel: Twice the Fun DVD
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在墨西哥、危地馬拉及尤卡坦半島的叢林深處,有許多神秘的馬雅金 字塔,神廟及宮殿。當歐洲還處於一片文化未開的渾沌之時,馬雅人 就已經能夠記錄星象,創造 出美洲本土唯一的文字系統,並且在數學和曆法上有傑出的成就。本 片在中美洲各地實地拍攝,包括帕連奎,提卡爾,土倫,奇城,科潘 及烏司馬爾等地的遺址,帶您探索馬雅人的文化,科學成就與歷史。
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Native Americans @ Buffalo Trails is a Lakota/Sioux Indian owned company. Many of our products are manufactured by outside sources to meet our own, or our affilliate's designs and specifications. Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate any Native American owned factories that produce the kind of products we want to make available. As a consequence we are forced to seek outside sources to manufacture some of the items that we sell. Unless our description of any items specifically states that...
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in the mirror of maya deren (DVD)
IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN is an insightful documentary that celebrates the life of avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren, a passionate, strong-willed individual who continues to inspire and influence women, artists, and filmmakers all over the world. A former dancer and poet who found her true calling when she picked up a movie camera, Deren proceeded to make a series of groundbreaking avant-garde films that are extolled to this day. Director Martina Kudlacek presents clips from Deren's most famous...
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IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN is an insightful documentary that celebrates the life of avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren, a passionate, strong-willed individual who continues to inspire and influence women, artists, and filmmakers all over the world. A former dancer and poet who found her true calling when she picked up a movie camera, Deren proceeded to make a series of groundbreaking avant-garde films that are extolled to this day. Director Martina Kudlacek presents clips from Deren's most famous...
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In this compelling program, Mayan researcher Ian Xel Lungold presents amazing new discoveries about how the Maya centered their civilization around a reality and concept of time they believed was the unfoldment principle for consciousness, galaxies, life, history and even creation itself.
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Overview Details Explore the ruins of the most highly developed civilization in the jungles of Mexico and Central America that mysteriously collapsed more than a thousand years ago. You'll hear the startling story of the kingdom's downfall and witness ancient rituals re-enacted on sites where they originally occurred. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 60 minutes© 1993
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NOVA: Cracking the Maya Code DVD
NOVA: Cracking the Maya Code DVD Our Price: $24.95 PBS Friends & Family Sale: 30% OFF your entire order! Enter code: PBSFF93 in cart. Details > Item No.: NOVA4124 Single DVD This is a definitive look back at how a handful of pioneers deciphered the intricate system of hieroglyphs developed by the Maya. One of the greatest detective stories in all of archaeology, it has never been told in depth on television before. With glorious footage of Mayan temples and art, this documentary culminates...
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Deep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, and extending into the Yucatan Peninsula lie the fabled pyramids, temples and palaces of the Maya. While Europe still slumbered in the midst of the dark ages, these innovative people had charted the heavens, evolved the only true writing system native to the Americas and had made tremendous strides in the areas of mathematics and calendars.
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In an ancient Mayan arena, enemies of notorious King Yax K'uk Mo square off in a ball game that appears much like modern soccer. But in this fateful contest, winners live-& losers lose their heads. From 200 to 900 A.D., Yax K'uk Mo's dynasty of Blood Lords presided over the Maya city of Copan, conducting hallucinogenic vision quests, ritual warfare & human sacrifice. Join a team of archaeologists & historians who are piecing together the fascinating rise & fall of this ancient city, its legendary...
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Overview Details Through breathtaking discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the early years of the ancient Maya to reveal a dynamic, sophisticated culture that was flourishing before the time of Christ. The Preclassic Mayaonce dismissed as primitivecreated massive pyramids, elaborate art, early writing, and more. Join National Geographic's Dawn of the Maya as it investigates the rise one of the world's greatest and most mysterious civilizations. Not available for shipment outside of the...
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Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC. Rating: Not Rated. Number of Discs: 1. Run Time: 50 Minutes. Region: Region 1. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Language: English. Studio: History Channel. DVD Release Date: March 7, 2005. Josh scours Central America to reveal the secrets of the world's most prolific pyramid builders. Indiana Jones, watch out! Host, explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein takes a fresh look at the world's greatest ancient mysteries and puts adventure back into history as he travels...
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Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti, Maya Deren : (880198052193, DVD)
Between 1947 and 1951, pioneering experimental filmmaker Maya Deren lived in Haiti among followers of the Voudoun religion. She became an initiate herself after experiencing the possession of the Voudoun "living gods," giving her an unparalleled position from which to observe the rituals and dances practiced in the culture. Deren's respectful camera offers an unsensationalized view of the Rada, Petra, and Congo sects, as well as Mardi Gras celebrations and animal sacrifices. Deren was unfortunately...
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Cracking the Maya Code (Widescreen)
Copyright: 2008. Language: English. Closed-Captioned. Color, Live Action. MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available. Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo. Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Printable Materials for Educators, Access to the NOVA Web site. Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided. DVD Region: 1.
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