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Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
An unlikely World War II platoon has been tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. With the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could they possibly succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time, they would risk their lives to protect...
Pub. Date
2014
Description
The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune.
Series
Sherlock Holmes volume 2 complete mini-series
Pub. Date
2021
Description
1) Holmes and Watson are summoned to recover a stolen bomb detonator device that Holmes fears will be used to kill the Austro-Hungarian Emperor, Franz Joseph. Complicating matters is the appearance of Holmes old flame, opera singer Irene Adler whom Holmes discovers he still loves
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Three best friends from college recreate their post-graduation trip across Europe to honor the memory of their friend Anna. Joining Kate, Liz, and Cassie, is Anna's 18-year-old daughter Maddie fulfilling her mother's last wish to have them take this trip with her. When lost passports, train strikes, and romantic entanglements get in their way, they put old feuds aside to complete the journey and remind themselves that they are still at their peak....
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Professor Jonathan Steinberg uses individual lives to explain a great historical transformation. Examines the development of the modern world with a focus on the Industrial Revolution and its explosion of science and technology. Also examines the birth of modern democracy.
9) Darkest hour
Formats
Description
During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly appointed British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds.
10) Munich
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
It's the 1972 Olympics and PLO terrorists have just kidnapped and murdered 11 Israeli athletes. After the tragic incident is over and several of the terrorists have gone free, the Israeli government of Golda Meir recruits Avner to lead a team of undercover agents to hunt down those responsible throughout Europe, and eliminate them one-by-one. It is physically and emotionally messy work, and conflicts between Avner and his team's handler, Ephraim,...
Series
Pub. Date
c2009, 2005
Description
"Experience the fairy tale beauty, natural wonders, and rich history of southern Germany. Shot in high-definition from a helicopter mounted camera, each tour is accompanied by a poetic narrative and evocative soundtrack of regional music, including works by Beethoven, Richard Wagner and Johann Strauss." -- Container.
Series
Video Games volume XBOX ONE
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Experience the notable battles of World War II's European theater with authentic weapons and surroundings.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
People who are anonymous and whose lives are usually ignored in traditional historical accounts are no less important than more prominent individuals in influencing the flow of events. These ordinary, but often heroic, people are the focus of this course. Each of the 48 lectures looks at history from a nontraditional perspective, that of the weak and marginalized-- the poor, sick, disabled, and elderly, as well as the refugees, slaves, women, children,...
Series
Pub. Date
c2009, 2004
Description
"See the breathtaking beauty of southeastern France from a spectacular vantage point. Shot in high definition from a helicopter mounted camera, these two programs afford dazzling views of historic Provence and the world-famous Mediterranean coastal wonderland, the Riviera." -- Container.
17) Colditz
Pub. Date
2006
Description
This films tells a remarkable story of the prisoners in the German POW camp called Colditz.
18) Us
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
During a dream vacation in Europe, a man tries to save his marriage with his wife who wants a divorce, and restore his relationship with his son who will be leaving for university.
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
"The Rape of Europa is an epic journey through seven countries, into the violent whirlwind of fanaticism, greed, and warfare that threatened to wipe out the artistic heritage of Europe. For twelve long years, the Nazis looted and destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history. But heroic young art historians and curators from America and across Europe fought back with a miraculous campaign to rescue and return millions of lost, hidden and stolen...
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Jules Daly is the new guardian to her niece and nephew. On the day she loses her job and nanny, an invitation arrives to spend a royal Christmas in Europe with the children's grandfather, the Duke of Castlebury Hall. Once Jules and the children arrive at the castle, laughter soon fills the once quiet halls, giving everyone hope and joy for the season. And when Jules captures the heart of the dashing Prince Ashton, both of their lives change in unexpected...
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