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| Digest: English | | Digest: English (36) || Конференції (92) || Цей день в історії (398) || Новини: світ (2102) || Свята (555) || Книжковий світ (38) || Новини: Україна (908) || Новини порталу (16) | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:08) The History Channel - This Day in History - Lead Story
Pizarro traps Incan emperor Atahualpa
On November 16, 1532, Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish explorer and conquistador, springs a trap on the Incan emperor, Atahualpa. With fewer than 200 men against several thousand, Pizarro lures Atahualpa to a feast in the emperor's honor and then opens fire on the unarmed Incans. Pizarro's men massacre the Incans and capture Atahualpa, forcing him to convert to Christianity before eventually killing him. Pizarro's timing for conquest was perfect. By 1532, the Inca Empire was embroiled in a civil war that had decimated the population... | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:08) The History Channel - Daily Listings for Thursday, November 16, 2006
THC Classroom: The Spanish-American War: Birth of an Empire, Pt. 2. - 06:00-07:00AM
In this hour, we'll see how yellow journalism helped fuel the fire that led to America's war against Spain. Hearst's New York American and Pulitzer's New York World engaged in a classic circulation war, with escalating barrages of alleged Spanish atrocities in Cuba--their ammunition of the moment, when the battle cruiser USS Maine blew up in Havana harbor with heavy loss of life. [2006.11.17 00:10]Додано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:07) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: General George Patton
He led American armies to victory in World War II. But how did he see the war? HistoryCENTER looks at personal photographs taken by General George Patton as he fought the Second World War. Also, we take a rare look at one of General Patton's actual battle jackets - and other authentic combat gear from World War II. Guests include Kevin Hymel, author of ''Patton's Photographs: War As He Saw It,'' and military artifact collector Brian ''Duffle Bag Man'' Benedict. [2006.06.26 12:00] mp3>> 20 MB 581 KBДодано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:07) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: Lincoln in New York - Show 204
Never before in American history has a single speech so dramatically catapulted a candidate toward the White House. HistoryCENTER retraces the steps of Abraham Lincoln's historic New York City visit in February 1860, when he arrived to deliver his now famous Cooper Union address. Guest: Harold Holzer, author of "Lincoln at Cooper Union." Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon [2006.02.03 13:00] mp3 >> 28 MB 335 KBДодано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:07) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: Iran and the U.S. - Show 205
America, Iran and weapons of mass destruction: the U.S. fears Iran wants to build a nuclear bomb, but Tehran says it's developing nuclear power for peaceful use. Does the history of US-Iranian relations make arms control there easier or more difficult? Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon. [2006.02.03 13:00] mp3 >> 20 MB 281 KBДодано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:06) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: Coretta Scott King - Show 207
The nation mourns the loss of a freedom fighter and leader. Coretta Scott King - her life, her struggles and her legacy as an individual and as the widow of an icon. Guests: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Congressman Charles Rangel, Manning Marable, professor of history at Columbia University and author of "Living Black History." Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon. [2006.02.03 13:00] mp3>> 30 MB 608 KBДодано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:06) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: Journalists At War - Show 208
From journalists in the Civil War to Walter Cronkite in Vietnam and Bob Woodruff in Iraq, the U.S. has a long history of war journalism. But what is risked and what is gained? Have journalists on the battlefield always been objective in their reporting? Guests: Andie Tucher, professor of journalism at Columbia University and Jane Arraf, former CNN Baghdad Bureau Chief and Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at The Council on Foreign Relations. Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon. [2006.03.03 12:00] mp3 >> 18 MB 139 KBДодано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:06) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: Natural Disasters - Show 209
From the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 to the devastation of the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, how has America handled natural disasters? Also, a continuing look at the New York Historical Society's landmark exhibit, 'Slavery in New York.' Guests: Dennis Smith, author, 'San Francisco Is Burning,' Joseph Treaster, New York Times journalist; James Horton, Chief Historian of the 'Slavery in New York' exhibit. Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon. [2006.03.03 12:00] mp3 >> 20 MB 793 KBДодано: vkatunin | 17 листопада, 2006 (п’ятниця, 05:06) HistoryCENTER
HistoryCENTER: Pandemics - Show 210
From the 1918 world-wide Influenza to today's avian flu, is our nation prepared for another pandemic or will history repeat itself? Also, a look inside a unique archive of American documents and artifacts at The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Guests: John Barry, author of 'The Great Influenza' and Peter Daszak, Consortium for Conservative Medicine at Wildlife Trust. Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon. [2006.03.03 12:00] mp3 >> 20 MB 793 KBДодано: vkatunin | | Digest: English (36) || Конференції (92) || Цей день в історії (398) || Новини: світ (2102) || Свята (555) || Книжковий світ (38) || Новини: Україна (908) || Новини порталу (16) | << < 01 02 03 04 > >> показати всі новини цього розділу |
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