The following titles are available at Vairo Library. Film descriptions are from the LIAS CAT entries, most of which are copied or derived from the film containers. For more information on any of the titles, search the LIAS CAT by title, and limit the material type to Video Material.

The Africans. Program 1. The Nature Of A Continent. c1986.
1 Videocassette (60 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Examines Africa As The Birthplace Of Humankind And Discusses The Impact Of Geography On African History, Including The Role Of The Nile In The Origin Of Civilization And Th Introduction Of Islam To Africa Through Its Arabic Borders.

Alma y Coraz*on / Buena Fortuna Producciones, Inc.
Front Row Video [distributor], c1991.
1 videocassette (45 min.)
Series Title: (Musica latina ; v.3)
General Note: Concert performances and music videos.
Contents: Hazme sentir / Maria Conchita Alonso -- El cari*no es
como un flor / Rudy La Scala -- Manantial del coraz*on
/ Yordano -- Rodando caminos / Jose Luis Rodriguez --
Es tan dificil quererte / Gloria y Noemi -- Angel /
Miguel Gallardo -- Atr*evete / Rubben -- Tres palabras
y aqu*i estoy / Francisco Javier -- Amame hoy /
Alejandra Avalos y Luis Gatica -- Aunque muero de
ganas / Fernando Allende -- Cuando yo amo / Rudy La
Scala -- Contigo o sin ti / Alejandra Avalos.

Argentina. c1993.
1 Videocassette (Approx. 60 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: The Eighth Largest Country In The World Boasts Northern
Subtropical Forests And Ice And Endless Winds Of The Antarctic.
Brandywine Copy Includes Global Video Teaching Kit

Art Of Indonesia , Tales From The Shadow World. / National
Gallery Of Art And The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. c1990.
1 Videocassette (28 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Explores Indonesia's Ancient Treasures And Its "Shadow World"--The Rituals, Myths, And Performances By Which The Harmony Of The Universe Is Maintained.

Austria : Vienna & the Danube , Salzburg and the Lakes District. (1995)
In Vienna explore the city which was the political and cultural center of the once powerful Austro*hungarian empire ; hear the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss at the Staatsopera. In Salzburg , visit the birthplace of Mozart and join a "Sound of Music" tour.     

Babylon to Bombay, The City Through Time. c1991
Producer/director, Werner Lindschinger
1 videocassette (56 min.) : sd., col.                        
Series: Land, location and culture ; program 10.                          
Summary: Using examples from ancient Sumaria, Greece, Rome, and mediaeval and Renaissance Europe, discusses factors that contributed to the formation of early urban places and examines the form and function of these places. Investigates the impact of industrialization on cities and how the in-migration of large numbers of displaced rural people seeking work changed the nature of cities.     

Barcelona. c1994.
1 Videocassette (30 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Barcelona Welcomes You With The Same Flair, Efficiency And Graciousness That Marked The 1992 Olympic Games. One Of The Great Modern Cities Of The World, Barcelona Maintains A Strong Sense Of Its Identity As The Capital Of Catalonia And Is Fiercly Loyal To Its Cultural Traditions. Above All, Barcelona Is A City Of Contrasts, In Which The Ancient And Contemporary Are Beautifully Combined.

The Basque Country. c1992.
2 Videocassettes (15, 20 Min.). Sd., Col. + 2 Study Guides.
Summary: Examines The History And Culture Of The Basque Province
Las Cantigas De Santa Maria
1 Videocassette (34 Min.). Sd., Col. With B&W Sequences.
Summary: The Cantigas Represent A Collection Of Over 400 Miracles Attributed To The Virgin Mary. The Narration Of These Miracles Was Set Into Poetry And Music. The Stories And Illustrations Provide A Glimpse Into The Lives Of People In 13th Century Spain.

Cambodia .    (2002)

Cartagena, Colombia . Travelview International. c1989.
1 Videocassette (42 Min.). Sd., Col.
Series: Berlitz Travel Guide.
Summary: Cartagena On Colombia's Caribbean Coast Is A Unique City Comprised Of Islands Connected By Bridges. Cartagena Is Divided By 17th Century Walls Into A Historic "Old City" And A Cosmopolitan "Modern City."Tours The Largest Examples Of Military Architecture In Latin America. Visits Cartagena's Beaches And Nearby Rosario Islands; Shops And Boutiques That Sell Emeralds, Gold And Pre-Colombian Treasures; And Rebuilt Ships And Forts From Cartagena's Past. Contains A Reference Guide To Accomodations, Ships And Services, And Travel Tips. Intended For Tourists.

Caribbean Islands. c1990.
1 videocassette (35 min.)
Series: Video Traveller collection.
Summary: Lets you travel from the comfort of your own home to the Caribbean Islands, from the rush of Puerto Rico to the hush of Antigua.
Description and travel information on the following: West Indies -- Bahamas -- Virgin Islands of the United States -- Jamaica -- Puerto Rico.

Celebrating Cajun life. (1995)
Provides a historical background to the culture of the Cajuns of southern Louisiana. Shows how the Cajun culture developed following the arrival of French colonists in Louisiana. Explores the unique and lively way of life still practiced by the large population of Louisiana Cajuns.

Costa Rica, The Pure Life. c1992.
1 Videocassette (56 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Discover Dazzling Costa Rica, The Jewel At The Heart Of Central America.

The Cultures Of Africa. c1992.
1 Videocassette. Sd., Col.
Summary: A Look At The Cultures Of Africa Program Held During The Spring Semester 1992 At The Brandywine Campus (formerly Delaware County) Of The Pennsylvania State University. Includes Excerpts Of Some Of The Lectures, Concerts, Activities And Artworks Exhibited During The Celebration.

Cuzco : ciudad eterna = eternal city. (2001)
An overview of Cuzco 's history, geography and culture

Destination Senegal .    (1990)

Discovering Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands. c1987.
1 Videocassette (45 Min.). Sd. Col.

Ecuador And The Galapagos Islands. c1994.
1 Videocassette (47 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Soar Into The Amazon On An Old Army Plane, Ride On The Roof Of A Train, Bathe In Hot Water From A Volcano, Romp With Sea Lions, Climb 18,000 Icy Feet With Traveller Justine Shapiro As She Experiences Ecuador And The Galapagos Islands. Based On The Lonely Planet Guidebooks.

Florence.. c1988.
1 videocassette (55 min.)
Title on container: Florence, video portrait of a city.
Narrator: Robin Williams.
Summary: A guided tour of the city of Florence. Director Robin Williams allows the viewer to feel he is actually there in person following the footsteps of Michaelangelo as he walks to the Medici Palace. Works of Michaelangelo are highlights of the informative video. Art treasures by Botticelli, Giotto and Leonardo da Vinci are well displayed.

Florence. c1994. SuperCities Series.
1 videocassette (30 min)
"Artistic, historic, golden age of Renaissance"--Container.
Summary: See the jewel of Tuscany! Florence, with her staggering array of artistic treasures and architectural triumphs, bewitches all who visit. Some of the most famous artists of the Renaissance lived and worked here--Michelangelo, Vasari, Donatello, and Giotto. Today, the city is a shopper's paradise and home to Armani, Ferragamo and Gucci--modern artists on the cutting edge of fashion design.

Florence: Cradle of the Renaissance. 1992.
LDJ Productions for the Museum Television Workshop Ltd.  
1 videocassette (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Series: Museum city video.
Summary: A video tour of Florence seen through the eyes of its artists,
architects and poets.
1. Sculpture, Renaissance -- Italy -- Florence. 2. Architecture,
Renaissance -- Italy -- Florence. 3. Florence (Italy) -- History. 4.
Florence (Italy) -- Description and travel.

French Polynesia, Tahiti and Samoa .    (2002)

Traveller Wright visits the islands of Polynesia, including Bora Bora, Tahiti, and Samoa .         

French Riviera & Carcassonne, France's Dordogne. c1995.
1 Videocassette (55 Min.). Sd., Col.
Series: Travels In Europe.
Summary: A Tour Of Carcassonne And The French Riviera.

From Yao to Mao 5000 years of Chinese history.    (2004)
A thirty-six lecture course that explores the history and culture of China

Italy: The Hilltowns of Tuscany, the Italian Riviera / Travel the World Series., c1997.
Hosted by Rick Steves.
1 videocassette (55 min.) :
Series: Travel the world
Originally broadcast in 1991 as Travels in Europe with Rick Steves.
Contents: The hilltowns of Tuscany -- The Italian Riviera.
Summary: Rick Steves tours the area of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera,discussing popular tourist attractions, historical background and practical information about traveling in Italy.

La Alhambra. 1991.
1 videocassette (19 min.) 1 script in English and Spanish 
Summary: An artistic and historic walk through the gardens and buildings of the Moorish castle called the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain.
VHS format.
Subject term: Architecture--Spain. Spain--Description and travel.

Mexico, Journey To The Sun. c1990.
1 Videocassette (53 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: A Video Tour Of Mexico, A Land Of Ancient Treasures, Indian Cultures, And Modern Cities. Includes Mexico City, The Ruins Of Chichen Itza, Cancun, Cozumel, Acapulco, And More.

Mexico. c1991.
1 Videocassette (83 Min.). Sd., Col. + 1 Booklet
Series: Fodor's Video.
Contents: Discovering Mexico (51 Minutes) -- Travel Planner (32 Min.).
Summary: Experience The Magnificence Of Mexico In This Travel Video That Takes You To Some Of The Country's Most Popular Sights And Destinations. From The Vibrant And Exciting World Capital Of Mexico City To The Ancient Ruins Of San Juan De Teotihuacan To The World-Class Resorts Of Puerto Vallarta And Cancun. Also Includes A Travel Planner Video Segment With Tips And Information On Travelling In Mexico.
Call#: F1216.M425 1991

Mexico: A Story of Courage and Conquest. c1999.
4 videocassettes (ca. 50 min. each)
Contents: v. 1. Mexico : God, gold and glory -- v. 2. Mexico : from independa[sic]nce to the Alamo -- v. 3. Mexico : battle for North America
-- v. 4. Mexico : revolution and rebirth.
Summary: In v. 1, explore the mysteries of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations through visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Palenque, trace the waves ofconquest that made the Aztecs the most powerful people in the New World. V. 2 reveals what life was like during the days of the Spanish colonial empire and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. V. 3 chronicles the waves of fighting that rocked the fledgling nation, and shows how the careers of pivotal figures from the American Civil War were shaped by the war with Mexico. V. 4 tells the story of the revolution waged by Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata and others, and the modern nation that was born.

Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel.c1996.
1 videocassette (35 min.)
Series title on cassette label and container: Art & splendor.
Summary: Explores the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and studies its meaning and beauty, as well as the legends behind each painting.

Monuments Of Paris. Huntsville, Texas, Educational Video Network. 1997.
1 Videocassette (16:50 Min.). Sd., Col. + 1 Guide

Mysteries Of Peru. Enigma Of The Ruins. 1993.
1 Videocassette (50 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Part Of A Documentary Series Exploring The Achievements Of Pre-Inca Civilization, This Film Examines The Ruins Of Ancient Civilizations That Thrived Along Peru's Coastal Deserts. The Ruins Of Chan Chan And The Religious Center Of Pakatnamu Bear Silent Witness To The Great Chimu Culture.

New Orleans: Queen of the Mississippi. 1993.
1 videocassette (55 min.)
Series: Video travel library.
Series: Video visits. United States collection.
Summary: Explore this romantic gateway of the Mississippi and relish her Cajun culture's zesty cuisine, rhythmic music, graceful architecture, and vibrant people.

Nijushi no hitomi. (2003)
Chronicle of a teacher and her pupils in a small Inland Sea village from 1928 to 1948. Shows the joys and sorrows they encounter.

Paris. c1991.
1 Videocassette (28 Min.). Sd., Col.
Rick Steves Gives Practical "How-To" Advice For The Do-It-Yourself Traveler. Seen Nationally On Public TV.

Peru, A Golden Treasure. c1992.
1 Videocassette (53 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Shows Sites Of Interest In Cuzco, Chan Chan, Lima, Machu Picchu
And Other Areas Of Peru.

Feature Film. Quartier Mozart / Une Production Kola Case.California Newsreel. c1992.
1 Videocassette (80 Min., 15 Sec.). Sd., Col. With B&W Sequences.
Summary: Queen Of The 'Hood Is A Proud Young Girl Who Doesn't Want To Be Taken Advantage Of By Men. She Befriends A Local Sorceress Who Helps Her Enter The Body Of A Young Man, My Guy, So She Can Discover For Herself The Real "Sexual Politics" Of The Quarter. Meanwhile, The Sorceress Assumes The Shape Of Panka, A Familiar Comic Figure In Cameroonian Folklore With Sexual Powers. In This Sex Farce, Women's Wisdom And "Witchcraft" Help To Temporarily Regain The Balance Of Power In A Sexist World.

Riverdance (Choreographic Work).
Riverdance, Live From New York City. c1997.
1 Videocassette (102 Min.). Sd., Col.
Reformatted To Fit A Tv Screen.
Contents: Reel Around The Sun -- The Heart's Cry -- Women Of Ireland --Caoineadh Chu Chulainn -- Thunderstorm -- Firedance -- Slip Into Spring/The Harvest -- Cloudsong -- Riverdance -- American Wake -- Lift The Wings --Harbour Of The New World -- Trading Taps -- Russian Dervish -- Oscail An Doras -- Heartbeat Of The World -- Homecoming -- Home And The Heartland --Heartland -- Riverdance International.

Riverdance, The Show. c1996.
1 Videocassette (71 Min.). Sd., Col.
Contents: Reel Around The Sun / Michael Flatley, Riverdance -- The Heart's Cry / Anuna -- The Countess Cathleen / Jean Butler, Riverdance -- Caoineadh Cu Chulainn / Davy Spillane -- Distant Thunder / Michael Flatley, Riverdance-- Firedance / Maria Pages, Michael Flatley -- Riverdance / Anuna, Riverdance, Jean Butler, Michael Flatley -- Lift The Wings / Aine Ui Cheallaigh -- Freedom / Deliverance Ensemble -- The Russian Dervish / Moiseyev Dance Company -- Heartland / Riverdance -- Riverdance International/ Entire Cast.
Summary: Presents A Live Performance Of Irish Dance And Music, With American, Spanish, And Russian Performers As Well.

Rouch In Reverse. c1995.
1 Videocassette (51 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: French Ethnologist/Filmmaker, Jean Rouch Discusses His Work With Manthia Diawara. Includes A Cross-Section Of Rouch's Work With Clips Fromhis Documentary Les Maitres Fous, His Cinema Verite Classic, Chroniqued'ete, And His Pioneering Masterpiece Moi, Un Noir (Treichville). Throughout The Interview Diawara Places Rouch's Films In The Context Of The On-Going Struggle Of Africans To Construct Their Own Vision Of Modernity.

Salsa y tropical / Buena Fortuna Producciones.
Front Row Video, c1991.
1 videocassette (45 min.)
Series Title: (Musica latina ; v. 4)
Contents: Baila mi rumba / Jos*e Luis Rodriguez "El Puma" -- La
lotevia / Wilfrido Vargas -- 1 + 1 = 3 / Miguel
Gallardo -- Bailar contigo / Juan Pi*na -- Chiquita
pero picosa / Veronica Castro -- A mover la colita /
Wilfrido Vargas -- Perdido en un barco / Mana -- La
negra / El Binomio de Oro -- El cucu / Wilfrido Vargas
-- Con el bomboatr*as / Los Tupamaros.

Seville, Jewel Of Andalucia. c1994.
1 Videocassette (46 Min.). Sd., Col. + 1 Kit
Summary: Seville's Ancient Streets Bear The Imprint Of The Multitude Of Peoples And Cultures That Have Called This City Home: Roman's, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews And Christians. Explore The Roman Ruins Of Italica, The Lush Moorish Palace Of The Alcazar, The Delicate Beauty Of Santa Cruz--The One-Time Center Of Seville's Jewish Population--And The City Landmark, La Giralda. Marvel At Seville's Breathtaking Cathedral. Examine The Stunning Detail Of The Cathedral's Enormous Altarpiece, The Tomb Of Christopher Columbus And The Artistic Masterpieces Of Painter Bartolome Murillo.

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. 1992.
1 videocassette (30 min.)
Series: Imagen viva de Mexico
Summary: Recounts the life and times of Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz, a 17th century nun, scholar, and an outstanding lyric poet of Mexico's colonial period.

Spain, Everything Under The Sun. c1988.
1 Videocassette (50 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Shows Sights Of Interest In Madrid, Avila, Segovia, Toledo,Barcelona, And Other Cities In Spain.

Spain. c1992.
1 Videocassette (90 Min.). Sd., Col. + Traveler's Handbook
Contents: Discovering Spain (75 Min.) -- Travel Planner (15 Min.).
Summary: Travel Spain From Top To Bottom, With Journeys To Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, Granada And Seville. Included Are A Visit To A Master Craftsman Of The Spanish Guitar, An Historian, A Fashion Designer, Nobel Prize Winner Jose Cela And Much More. Also Includes A Travel Planner Video Segment With Tips And Information On Travelling In Spain.

The Taj Mahal: A Love Story (also under The Splendors of the Mogul Dynasty Series). 2000.
director Bernard D'Abrigeon.
Films for the Humanties & Sciences
1 videocassette (43 min.) : sd., col.
Series: The Splendors of the Mogul Dynasty
Summary: This program covers the period of Mogul history during the reign of Shah Jahan, which marked the culture's peak of refinement. The construction and symbolism of the Taj are described as well as the legendary romance between Shah Jahan and his favorite queen Mumtaz Mahal. 1. Taj Mahal (Agra, India). 2. Mogul Empire -- History. 3. India -- History -- 1526-1765.

That's my face : a film.    (2003)

Filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris travels to Africa and Brazil in search of his spiritual ancestors.         

Thirty Years Of National Geographic Specials. 1994.
1 Videocassette (90 Min.). Sd., Col.
Celebrates 30 Years Of Televised Specials By The National Geographic Society.

Touring Austria . (1988)
With a history of intrigue, romance, opera, festivals, and old world grandeur, Austrians blend tradition and culture to live life at its best. This tour of Austria , a land of spectacular beauty, includes the cities of Vienna , Salzburg , Innsbruck , Graz , and Oberndorf (where "Silent Night, Holy Night" was written), and views of the Austrian Alps and the Danube River .   

Touring England. 1989.
1 Videocassette (65 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: A Visual Tour Of England. Sites Included Are: Royal London; Windsor; Blenheim; Bath; Stratford-On-Avon; Stonehenge; Oxford; Cambridge; York; Dover; Wales; And Liverpool.

Touring France. 1993.
1 Videocassette (65 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: A Tour Of Nice, Cannes, The Lower Provence, Languedoc, Verdun, And The Normandy Beaches. Also Visits Of Joan Of Arc's Birth Place In Rouen, The Loire Valley, Dijon, Lyon, And All The Sites Of Paris Are Included..

Touring Ireland. c1991.
1 Videocassette (ca. 65 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: See Dublin, The King Of Kerry, Killarney National Park, The Rose Of Tralee, Cork, Wexford, Galway, Connemara, The Aran Islands, Donegal, And Sligo.

Touring Scotland, 1990.
1 Videocassette (65 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Covers Historic, Romantic And Ruggedly Beautiful Land, From Its Craggy Ocean Shores To Its North Sea Islands And From Its Mist-Shrouded Mountains To Its Ancient Cities.

Travel the world: Prague , Budapest , Istanbul . (1997)
Travel with Rick Steves to the Eastern European cities of Prague , a city virtually untouched by World War II, Budapest whose proud heritage includes centuries of struggle among Magyars, Ottomans, and Hapsburgs and Istanbul , where Asia and Europe are divided only by the Bosphorus Strait .   

Travels in Mexico & the Caribbean. Martinique, St. Kitts & Antigua.c1999.
1 videocassette (approx. 56 min.)
Summary: Martinique: Shari savors the French ambiance of Martinique and visits the birthplace of Napolean's empress. Then, hike through the ruins of St. Pierre, a city both devastated and eerily preserved by the volcano Mount Pelee in 1902. Next, travel to the island other side to discover a distinctively Dutch influence and jet-ski through St. Martin's turquoise waters, visit a butterfly farm, and head out for some duty-free shopping in Philipsberg.
Summary: St Kitts & Antigua: In St. Kitts, Shari explores the imposing fortress atop Brimstone Hill then takes a ferry to idyllic Nevis for water-skiing at Pinney's Beach. In Antigia, Shari partys aboard the Jolly Roger pirate ship, then leads you through Nelson's Dockyard, the carefully restored Georgian navy yards which have changed little since the days when Horatio Nelson was in charge.

The Tree Of Iron. c1988.
1 Videocassette (57 Min.). Sd., Col.
Summary: Documents Archaeological Work On Ancient Civilization In Africa. It Also Deals With An African Iron Smelting. The Tree In The Film's Title Refers To An Enormous Tree Of Great Antiquity That Is The Symbolic Center Of Haya Iron Production. Set In Tanzania, East Africa.

We are Guatemalans. (1995)
This documentary interviews a group of 2000 Guatemalan refugees returning to their hometown, Cuarto Pueblo, after 12 years of exile in Mexican refugee camps.

West Africa Benin , Burkina Faso and Mali .    (2002)

The Western Tradition
The Annenberg/CPB Collection, 1989.
14 videocassettes (1560 min.) : sd., col.
52 half-hour programs scheduled for weekly broadcasts on PBS stations beginning September 1989. Contents: Part I., [v.1] 1-4. The dawn of history. The ancient Egyptians. Mesopotamia. From bronze to iron -- [v.2] 5-8. The rise of Greek civilization. Greek hought. Alexander the Great. The Hellenistic age --[v.3] 9-12. The rise of Rome. The Roman empire. Early christianity. The rise of the church -- [v.4] 13-16. The decline of Rome. The fall of Rome. The Byzantine empire. The fall of Byzantium -- [v.5] 17-20. The dark ages. The age of Charlemagne. The middle ages. The feudal order -- [v.6] 21-24. Common life in the middle ages. Cities and cathedrals. The late middle ages. National monarchies -- [v.7] 25-26. The age of discovery. The new world -- Part II., [v.8] 27-30. The reformation. Rise of the middle class. The wars of religion. The rise of trading cities.[v.9] 31-34. The age of absolutism. Absolutism and the social contract. The enlightened despots. The enlightenment -- [v.10] 35-38. The enlightenment and society. The modern philosophers. The American revolution.The American republic -- [v.11] 39-42. The death of the old regime. The French revolution. The industrial revolution. The industrial world -- [v.12] 43-46. Revolution and the romantics. The age of the nation-states. A new public. Fin de siecle -- [v.13] 47-50. The first world war and the rise of fascism. The second world war. The cold war. Europe and the third world --[v.14] 51-52. The technological revolution. Toward the future.
Summary: A television college course which explores the cultural and philosophical movements that have influenced the Western world from ancient times to the present.

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