World History

Included DVDs: Oil & Gas Foreign Investment Films (1940s – 1950s) Vintage Middle East Films Historic Palestinian Refugees Film (1950) Vintage Israel Films Politics of the Middle East

Included DVDs: Historic Puerto Rico History Films Vintage Brazil History Films Vintage Guatemala Films Historic Peru Films Historic La Paz Films Historic Chile Films Historic Uruguay Films Historic Venezuela Film

A short collection of newsreels spanning the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Table of Contents: (1) Newsreel – Thousands Acclaim Gandhi on the Eve of Indian Independence Tour. (1930) (2) Newsreel – Gandhi Trudges 6 Miles on Foot. (1931) – Gandhi walks with followers to Viceroys castle in protest against man-drawn vehicles. (3) Newsreel – Gandhi [...]

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Incredible film and newsreel footage collection spanning from 1933 – 1957. Includes footage of The Israeli – Egyptian War, Palestinian refugee camps, Israel in the 30s, and Israeli life and culture. Included Films:

This amazing newsreel compilation follows a young Fidel Castro, as he assumes power of Cuba in January of 1959. Included Films:

Mexican & Mexican American culture films featuring footage from Cuernavaca, Mexico; Olvera Street, Los Angles, US; and California, US. Included Films:

This 1959 Spanish language film trumpets industrialization, capitalism, and consumerism to the people of pre-communist Cuba. Shot entirely in Cuba two years before the Bay of Pigs invasion, this film offers a valuable glimpse into the Cuba that was still almost entirely controlled by the United States and other foreign companies. These companies had a [...]

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This compilation features footage of Adolf Hitler as he tours Germany, meets with loyal followers, greets Mussolini, and rallies his troops. These films document Hitler and his 3rd Reich Nazi regime, which destroyed Europe and murdered over 60 millions innocent people in the worst case of genocide in human history. Included Films:

This compilation features (3) three films full of the beauty and rich cultural history of Chile. Topics include The Andes Mountains, Patagonia, housing, farming, agriculture, education, the economy, and daily life in Chile. Included Films:

This compilation features scenes from old London during the 1920s. Sites include Big Ben, St. Pauls Cathedral, The Tower Bridge, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey. Included Films:

This compilation features films about the globalization of the worlds economies and how technological advances have increased peoples ability to travel and communicate worldwide. Included Films:

This beautiful documentary explores the storied past and the rich cultural history of Iran. The film also discusses the wealth of natural resources and the development of industry in Iran. Included Films:

Take a glimpse into the rich and fascinating Japanese culture of the 1940s with this DVD that includes wonderful footage and information on Japanese religion, codes, and past times. Table of Contents: (1) Japanese Behavior (1940s) – This is an exciting film from the 1940s documenting the psychology and living habits of Japanese people. The [...]

This picturesque documentary looks at the capital city of Bolivia, La Paz. This film brings to life the streets of 1940s La Paz. With over 250,000 citizens, La Paz is a vibrant city filled with energetic people, a rich culture, delicious food, and a dynamic music traditional. Included Films:

***Please note this film contains graphic material. We purposefully did not choose to show any pictures of the deceased or mass graves in the sample photos section as to respect the dead and to ensure no misuse of such photos. Be advised this film is much more graphic than the sample photos represent***This is a [...]

***Please note this film contains graphic material. We purposefully did not choose to show any pictures of the deceased or mass graves in the sample photos section as to respect the dead and to ensure no misuse of such photos. Be advised this film is much more graphic than the sample photos represent***This is a [...]

This rare Spanish language film covering all aspects of the Nobel Prize Foundation and the Nobel Prize Awards contains invaluable Albert Einstein footage. Quality film footage of Albert Einstein is an elusive commodity. This movie is a very important visual documentation of the theoretical physicist, who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Having [...]

It is up to debate as to who was the first person to reach the North Pole. Frederick Cook claims that he reached the North Pole before anyone else and he produced this movie to convince others and document his claim. Now, this rare 1912 film is available on DVD! Included Films:

This compilation features newsreel footage from the Nuremberg Trials from 1945 and 1946. Footage includes trial scenes and brief execution by hanging. Included Films:

This compilation features newsreels following the US Olympic teams in the 1936, 1956, & 1964 Olympics. This DVD also includes two films sponsored by the City Of Detroit in 1964 for the Olympic Selection Committee in a failing bid to host the 1968 Olympics. Athletes including in this collection are Jesse Owens (USA), Abebe Bikila [...]

The film is elegantly introduced and closed by Dorothy Thompson, who was a civil rights activist, journalist, and had just recently returned from an extended visit to the Middle East. She stresses the importance of relief of which without the approximately one million refugees would otherwise die of starvation and disease. This film was produced [...]

This compilation contains two vintage films about living in Lima, Peru. The capital of Peru, Lima, is world renowned for its wonderful people, culture, architecture and delicious foods. Included Films:

The beautiful scenery and people of Puerto Rico are showcased in this collection of vintage films about industry, farming, tourism, and the culture of Puerto Rico. Topics Include: Puerto Rican Culture, Agriculture, Manufacturing, & Tourism in Puerto Rico Included Films:

Take a look at the rich and historical culture of the Samoan people with first-hand video of Samoa. Native dancing and several ceremonies take center stage in this DVD gem! Table of Contents: (1) Samoa (1920s) – This vintage film gives a historical glimpse into the fascinating Samoan culture of the early 20th century. The [...]

This film is a documentary of the life of Soviet premier Leonid Brezhnev, narrated in Spanish. Even if you dont understand Spanish, this film is valuable, if a bit confusing, for the many varied images of Russia from the turn of the century until the 1970s. There is footage of many world leaders, including Juri [...]

You cant find this compilation anywhere else! Two rare films full of invaluable historic footage from pre-WWII Civil War Spain, all preserved on DVD! Included Films:

The Historic Stillman Fires Collection is a rare and unique look at firemen training and public education films from over 50 years ago. The Stillman collection is the largest collection of fires and fire management in the world. A majority of the footage is silent and in black and white, but a few of the [...]

This 2-film compilation is a custom educational tool with hard to find specific topical footage on Uruguayan life in the 1940s. Included Films:

This rare 16mm Venezuela film is now available on DVD. You cant find this niche film anywhere else! Included Films:

Mohamed Hassanein Heikal is an accomplished politician and writer from Egypt, whose legacy has included working as a war correspondent and serving as the editor-in-chief of the Cairo newspaper Al-Ahram. In, “Interview with Mohamed Hassanein Heikal,” Heikal discusses policies, politics and journalism, commenting on how he believes the United States policy towards the Middle East [...]

Bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia, landlocked borders have given Paraguay the nickname heart of America. Paraguay, explores the storied past of a celebrated culture in rich detail and with loving attention to economics, language, education, and history. The Jesuit and Spanish influences on Paraguay, as well as the Native American influences, create a sophisticated [...]

Table of Contents: (1) Mohamed Hassanein Heikal is an accomplished politician and writer from Egypt, whose legacy has included working as a war correspondent and serving as the editor-in-chief of the Cairo newspaper Al-Ahram. In, “Interview with Mohamed Hassanein Heikal,” Heikal discusses policies, politics and journalism, commenting on how he believes the United States policy [...]

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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 [...]

The people and culture of Brazil are brought back to the screen with this rare collection of historical films about Brazil. Many of the films are propaganda pieces that promote the people of Brazil because of Brazils contribution to the Allies during WWII. 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 opens with a newsreel about military training base in Guatemala, followed by the short feature travelogue documentary, Menace Of Guatemala. Included Films:

Explore the archipelago paradise of Haiti in this colorful Caribbean travelogue combining footage of Haitian culture with lively historical narration. Focusing on the Haitian tradition of democracy, the film presents a tourists view of the island before the tumultuous and despotic Duvalier regime. Table Of Contents: (1) Introduction to Haiti (1942) – This colorful travelogue [...]

Incredible film and newsreel footage collection spanning from 1933 – 1957. Includes footage of The Israeli – Egyptian War, Palestinian refugee camps, Israel in the 30s, and Israeli life and culture. Included Films:

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: