Ever been to Coney Island? If so, you are familiar with that special feeling it inspires. If you ever had a chance to visit in the earlier parts of the 20th century, then you know that the park has changed over time, and that it holds a history deep with richness and memories. Revisit the [...]
This is a special DVD compilation of educational and historic Middle East films from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Come and watch a piece of world history, digitized and preserved on DVD for the future. Included Films:
This DVD is a compilation of various rare and preserved films and footage collections revolving around Chinese people and culture, including Chinese-Americans. You cant find this special DVD anywhere else, as we compiled it ourselves. With a selection from 1912, 1925, 1940 and 1964, you also get to see a sense of cultural change from [...]
This is an awesome silent color montage of footage from an archeological expedition on Easter Island. Great little travelogue video from the 1960s about the isolated Chilean island in the Pacific Ocean. Included Films:
This compilation of seven unique Los Angeles themed films from the archives of film history has almost 2 hours of historic LA footage and educational movies. You cant find this collection anywhere else! Included Films:
This is a terrific compilation of amateur film captured from Mardi Gras in 1941, during the WWII era. Included is rare footage from the Parade of Nor and from the Parade of Krewe of Rex. There is no sound with these recordings, as the amateur equipment of the day did not record sound.This is a [...]
Construction on the Hoover Dam began in 1931 and ended in 1936. The dam was originally called the Boulder Dam, but Congress passed a bill in 1947 the dam was renamed The Hoover Dam in honor of President Herbert Hoover. The following films are a wonderful collection of historic documentary film following the construction of [...]
The voice of first President George Washington guides viewers from his personal home at Mt. Vernon to the nations capital bearing his namesake of Washington, D.C. Viewers are led to the many historic and cultural sites that the cities have to offer including the Lincoln Memorial, the Capital Building, the Supreme Court and the Smithsonian [...]
This film is part Alaskan travelogue and geography/history lesson, and part description of the Alaskan salmon industry. Commentary is provided by Father Bernard Hubbard, who was dubbed the glacier priest for his work studying the landscape of Alaska. He talks about the three parts of Alaska: the Yukon Valley, Southeastern Alaska, and the Alaskan Peninsula [...]
Wheels Across Africa is a powerful and important piece of historical documentary filmmaking that captures nearly the entire African continent. Husband and wife team Armand and Leila Roosevelt Denis embark on a historic and ambitious trip over the African continent in two Dodge trucks. Leila was the cousin of Theodore Roosevelt. This amazing travelogue was [...]
