Mesopotamia,
Adventures in the Land Between the Rivers!
Explore Mesopotamia, the land that gave the world its first civilizations
Early civilization began between the two rivers (the Tigris and Euphrates); See how the first civilizations interacted with each other.
Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Chaldean, Akkadian civilizations are the earliest peoples that occupied the Middle East, but more specifically east Iraq.
Here are the movies of yesterday and today. Enjoy....
Meet the Sumerians, Assyrians, Hittites, the Jews and Many More
The Bible's Old Testament
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The Bible:
In the Beginning...
The Bible In the Beginning...(1966)
NR
Length: 171 minutes
in the Beginning God Created the heavens and the earth. Watch the magnificent events from creation to the patriarchs in this extravagant film of 1966. read review...
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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In the Beginning
In the Beginning
(2000)
NR
Length: 189 minutes
In the Beginning. A modern movie made for tv. Takes you from creation to the time of Moses after Egypt. The Bible was our source of history for thousands of years, watch it unfold.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Genesis
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Genesis: The Creation
and The Flood Review
Genesis: The Creation and The Flood (1994)
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Length: 93 minutes
Genesis a compelling film takes you from the Creation to the flood in the days of Noah all through the eyes of a small child.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Adam and Eve (1912)
Adam and Eve (1983)
Adamo ed Eva, la prima storia d'amore (original title)
Noah and The Flood
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Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark (TV 1999)
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Length: 160 minutes
Movie Review Coming Soon
Review Noah's Ark
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Noah's Ark (I) (1928)
135 min
Abraham
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Abraham
The Bible Collection:
Abraham (1994)
PG
Length: 187 minutes
Abraham, the patriarch of the Jews and his story on film. He was given a promise by God that he would have a son in his old age, and it was fulfilled in Isaac.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Sodom and Gomorrah
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Lot in Sodom
Lot in Sodom (1933)
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Movie Review Coming Soon
Review Lot in Sodom
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Sodom and Gomorrah
The Last Days of Sodom and Gomorrah (1962)
NR
Length: 154 minutes
The Last Days of Sodom and Gomorrah flirts with the idea of horrible lust perversion as described in the book of Genesis in the Bible.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Jacob
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Jacob
Jacob (TV 1994)
PG
Length: 94 minutes
Jacob, who is later known as Israel, and how the twelve tribes of Israel came to be. Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Gad, Issachar, Joseph, Judah, Levi, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon, and Zebulun.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Jacob
Jacob: The Man Who Fought with God (1963)
Giacobbe, l'uomo che lott˜ con Dio
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Length: 105 minutes
Bible Jacob: The Man Who Fought with God. His place in his family was promised even when he was in the womb and secured by Isaac's blessing.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Jacob and Joseph
The Story of Jacob and Joseph (TV 1974)
PG
Length: 93 minutes
The Story of Jacob and Joseph movie review. The Jews come into Egypt, where they will find a shelter from the famine that is all over the earth. Watch Jacob and his children.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Joseph
Joseph in the Land of Egypt (1914)
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Joseph in Egypt
Joseph (TV 1995)
NR
Length: 187 minutes
Joseph in Egypt is portrayed in this movie quite well, considering the fact that we are used to poor quality Bible movies. Movie makers are able to portray the same message found in the pages of Genesis.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Joseph: King of Dreams
Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
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Joseph King of Dreams taken from the book of Exodus in the Bible is, for the most part, portrayed accurately and cleverly in this animated film
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Moses
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Moses
Moses (TV 1995)
NR
Length: 182 minutes
This Moses movie shows more of his life than other versions. Focusing on his life until they come to the very gates of the promised land, unfortuately you are left wishing there was a part 2 focused on Joshua.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt
(1998)
PG
Length: 98 minutes
The Prince of Egypt present us with a vivid story of the relationship between two very committed brothers. King Rameses of Egypt and the Moses who led his people out of bondage.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments (1956)
G
Length: 220 minutes
The Ten Commandments starring Charlton Heston is an epic that needs no introduction. A movie that we certainty recommend not only because of the quality of work but because of historical accuracy.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments (1923)
NR
Length: 136 minutes
The Ten Commandments of 1923 is considered to be the movie that began putting the Bible on film. People flocked to watch the epic when first came out, and even today it remains a work of art.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments (2007)
PG
Length: 88 minutes
The Ten Commandments movie is praised by both, Jews and Christians as being an excellent film for the whole family as well as for its historical accuracy.
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments (TV 2006)
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The Ten Commandments, is a 2-part television mini-series that presents Moses as a more timid leader than other versions, allowing Aaron to be his spokesman
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Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Moses the Lawgiver
Moses the Lawgiver
(TV mini-series 1974)
NR
Length: 141 minutes
Moses the Lawgiver review and ratings. I was so impressed with the movie makers' ability to portray many complicated scenes with accuracy and taste.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Samson and Delilah
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The Story of
Samson and Delilah
The Story of
Samson and Delilah (1949)
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The Story of Samson and Delilah is a story of lust and its deception. Samson burns with passion and desire for his Delilah and is willing to give everything up for the woman he loves.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Samson
Samson (1961)
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Length: 100 minutes
Samson is the story of a mythical, Hercules like, character who has nothing to do with the one describe in the Bible. Lots of fighting in this movie.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Bible Samson
and Delilah Story
The Bible Samson and Delilah Story (1984 TV Version)
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Length: 95 minutes
Bible Samson and Delilah version by Paramount Pictures has been badly reproduced in dvd format by some unknown in China.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Bible Collection:
Samson and Delilah
The Bible Collection: Samson and Delilah (1996)
NR
Length: 180 minutes
Samson and Delilah is a pretty steamy film for a Bible movie, but mostly accurate. Elizabeth Hurley stars in the film.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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King David
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The Story of Ruth
The Story of Ruth (1960)
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Length: 132 minutes
The Story of Ruth shows us a side of the people living around the Israelites we have hardly heard about. The 60's version of the girl who fell in love with Boaz, from whom came King David.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth:
Journey of Faith (Video 2009)
NR
Length: 91 minutes
The Book of Ruth is a family movie worth watching but should not be confused with a major production. It's great for teaching the story of Ruth.
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Time: Around 1250 BC
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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David and Goliath
David and Goliath (1960)
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Length: 92 minutes
How do you picture David and Goliath? Today's Bible movies struggle in portraying these two historical characters accurately. But here's a film that does an excellent job on Goliath.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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The Story of David
The Story of David (TV 1976)
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Length: 188 minutes
The story of David is the story of a humble boy who found favor with God to be a king forever..
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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David and Bathsheba
David and Bathsheba (1951)
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How do you picture David and Bathsheba? What about their relationship? The director portrays a good and credible case of the relationship between them.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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King David
King David (TV 1997)
PG-13
Length: 182 minutes
King David, Israel's second king is a faithful servant of Saul and a loyal subject of God. But his ascendency to the throne was far from easy. There are people who want him dead, including king Saul himself.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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King David
King David (1985)
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Richard Gere as King David is analized from the Bible's perspective. Everybody just assumes this movie is good just because of its cast. But is it? Read the world history review to find out.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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King Solomon
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Solomon
Solomon: The Bible (TV 1997)
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Length: 172 minutes
Solomon assumes the throne of Israel and Judah, but it was not an easy task. His half brother Adonijah wants the throne for himself. But Kind David will not allow it
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Jeremiah
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Jeremiah
Jeremiah: The Bible (1998)
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Length: 96 minutes
Jeremiah is brilliantly educational and instructional film that focuses on the more human side of the famous prophet.
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Time: 629-626 B.C
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Queen Esther
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Esther and the King
Esther and the King (1960)
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Length: 110 minutes
Esther and the King is a lust-laden film that vaguely resembles the story of Esther in the Bible. There are some benefits to watching the movie.
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Time: Around 470 BC
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Esther
Esther (1986)
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Esther and her ascendency to Persian power. History of the Jews in Persia after the deportation to Babylon
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Time: Around 470 BC
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Esther and the King
Esther and the King (Video 2006)
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Esther movie review. Experience the wonderful story of Hadassah, who became queen Esther, through the eyes of modern day child. We are sure to learn some courage from her example.
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Time: Around 470 BC
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Queen Esther
Queen Esther: The Bible (1999)
PG
Length: 91 minutes
Queen Esther and her rise to the throne of Persia. She must be brave in order to save her people, the Jews. Will she survive?
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Time: Around 470 BC
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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One Night With the King
One Night With the King (2006)
PG
Length: 100 minutes
In One Night With the King Hadassah, better known as Esther of the Bible, must stand up against the schemes devised by Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, in order to save her people Israel.
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Time: Around 470 BC
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Assyrians
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Head of a Tyrant
Head of a Tyrant (1959)
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Length: 96 minutes
Head of a Tyrant is the story of a young and very beautiful girl plans against an evil conqueror from the Assyrian empire. Movie is good but the dvd is hard to find.
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Others
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Intolerance
Intolerance 1916
NR
Length: 178 minutes
intolerance 1916, D W Griffith's epic work throughout history. He believed that most of man's problems could be solved by means on tolerance, even the death of Christ..
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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Goliath and
the Sins of Babylon
Goliath and the Sins of Babylon / Colossus and The Amazon Queen (1960)
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Movie Review Coming Soon
Review Goliath
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Place: Mesopotamia
Reference Book: The Human Adventure or Outlines of European History (2 vol.)
by James Henry Breasted & James Harvey Robinson /
The Outline of History by H. G. Wells
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