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History's Ancient Legacies I: DVD 2

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The Aztecs and the Mayans
Although the Aztec capital was razed, many descriptions of Aztec life exist. Famed for their incredible architectural achievements, the Aztec legacy lives on in modern Mexico City. The peaceful, nomadic Mayan people bequeathed to us some of the world’s great temples including Chichen-Itza and Copan.

Ancient Rome
A complete history of ancient Rome, using the latest in computer animation, authentic filmed recreations, period imagery and location footage. Learn how Caesar Augustus “Found it a city of brick and left it a city of marble.” See how power seized by the good was corrupted by those who inherited it. View the structures, still standing today, where gladiators fought, Christians died and law was developed. Recognize the many contributions of ancient Rome, as the foundation of our Western Civilization.

View a printer friendly version of this page...Copyright Date: 2001 Closed Captioned Length: 25 minutes Library Audience:
  • Young Adult
  • Adult
    •  School Audience:
  • Grade 6 to Adult
    •  Subjects: Social Studies, History Formats Available:
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