Mark Hufnail

Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history, accompanied his father Amílcar Barca at the age of nine on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy swore eternal hatred for Rome, the bitter rival of his people. Twenty years later, in 218 a. C., he left Nueva Cartago (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war in "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants.

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Inside Islam explores the historic and poetic wellspring of the Muslim people and illuminates startling commonalities among Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Shades of difference between Islam's foundation and that of its counterparts prove more fascinating than divisive, e.g., Islam claims a direct line with Abraham via the latter's cast-off son, Ismael, while Judaism is linked to Abraham's more favored child, Isaac. Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the angel Gabriel each play major roles in the Quran; it was Gabriel, in fact, who transmitted the Word of God to the 40-year-old, seemingly ordinary Muhammad in the 7th century, making him extraordinary to millions today. Sure, anti-Western sentiment creeps into the story, but in every important way Inside Islam is an antidote to gross anti-Muslim bigotry. --Tom Keogh

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New York City is considered by many to be the most exciting place on earth with its stunning landscape, vibrant nightlife and eclectic mix of residents. And the history of the "Big Apple" is as fascinating and colorful as the people you meet on the streets. Actor James Woods narrates this exciting chronicle of the city that never sleeps. Famous residents such as Brian Dennehy, Janeane Garofalo, Donald Trump, Joan Rivers, Steve Allen and former mayor Ed Koch, provide their own unique view of New York. From its humble beginnings as a trading post for beaver and otter pelts to its evolution as the world's financial center, discover why millions of people cram the streets of New York City on a daily basis to see the sights, to sample the food and to witness the ultimate Broadway show.

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The History of Sex is a 1999 five part documentary series by Jim Milio, Kelly McPherson, and Melissa Jo Peltier; and narrated by Peter Coyote. It was first aired on The History Channel. It features interviews of Hugh Hefner, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Helen Gurley Brown, and more.

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Though their ranks largely included slaves and prisoners of war, the gladiators of ancient Rome enthralled the masses, and the most successful fighters in the game were treated as superstars, as this thorough documentary reveals. Historians and scholars recount the amazing stories of these larger-than-life warriors -- who included women, senators and even an emperor -- in this episode of the History Channel series "History's Mysteries."

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Three best friends mess up their already flagging love lives with an ill-fated bet. They each put two thousand dollars in a bank account, with the winner being the one who can not only get a girlfriend, but also live with her for three months. Nick decides to hoodwink his two friends by faking a relationship with an old girlfriend from college, while Al proceeds to embark on a series of the worst dates imaginable, and Les finds himself getting deeply involved with an alluring but mysterious woman who may or may not be married to a mobster. Hilarious antics lead to an unexpected outcome guaranteed to surprise.

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Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.

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