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    • The Battle for Vienna, September Eleven 1683
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The Exodus – A National Geographic Production
The Exodus – A National Geographic Production
Eminent biologists, epidemiologists and climate researchers spea about how the Ten Plagues might have happened.
Queen Hatshepsut – The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea
Queen Hatshepsut – The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea
Watch this fascinating video of archeologists who try to recreate and build a facimile ship to that depicted in Bas Relief at the Deir El Bahari Temple and Complex:  
The Search forTutenkhamen – BBC Production
The Search forTutenkhamen – BBC Production
A dramatic rendition of Carter’s discovery of Tutenkhamen’s Tomb. Excellent acting and excellent scenes of Egypt and of English Mansions:
Howard Carter’s Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Howard Carter’s Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
A short, but  accurate video including original film footage of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb:

China – as seen by Niall Ferguson

China Triumph and Turmoil – Episodio 1 – HD 720p   China Triumph and Turmoil episode2 DVRMS   The West and the Rest: The Changing Global Balance of Power in Historical Perspective

gpark1July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 Uncategorized
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The Ascent of Money by Nial Ferguson

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of The World by Niall Ferguson Epsd 1 5 Full BBC Documentary   Professor Niall Ferguson – The Descent of Money Published on Apr 23, 2014 Professor Niall Ferguson lecture at New College…

gpark1July 18, 2016July 19, 2016 Uncategorized
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Civilization – by Niall Ferguson

Civilization – a BBC Series featuring Niall Ferguson  Part 1   Civilization Part 2 – BBC Series by Niall Ferguson Civilization Part 3 – BBC Series by Niall Ferguson Civilization Pt4 – BBC Series   Civilization Part 5 – BBC…

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Islam and the History of Science

A fine video by an accomplished physicist, Jim Alcalili,  who was the son of an English woman and an Iraqi father.  What does this history bode for the present? Can there be peace between Islam and Christianity?  Can the future…

gpark1July 17, 2016July 17, 2016 Uncategorized
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Remember the Leaving of Egypt

זכר לציאת מצרים View Tefillin and the Egyptian Experience – click here

gpark1July 17, 2016July 17, 2016 Uncategorized
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Was Thutmose III Shishak?

Was Thutmose III Shishak

gpark1July 17, 2016July 17, 2016 Uncategorized, Thutmose III Articles
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Shishak Plunders Solomon’s Temple

Shishak Plunders Solomon’s Temple (The Elephant in the Room) “And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, Shishak, king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD… So Shishak king…

gpark1July 17, 2016July 17, 2016 Uncategorized, Thutmose III Articles
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The Utensils of Solomon’s Temple

  From:  Ages in Chaos by Immanuel Velikovsky          The following pages were taken from “Ages in Chaos” , pp. 155 – 163 and authored by Immanuel Velikovsky, 19th printing by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Copyright, 1952 by Immanuel Velikovsky, Library of…

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1529 Siege of Vienna [Documentary]

It is a question whether to learn history backwards or forwards. There is no good answer to this question. The Turkish assault on Vienna was not a one-time affair, as seen from these videos. One is straight documentary, the second…

gpark1July 15, 2016July 23, 2016 The Battle for Vienna
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The Battle for Vienna, September Eleven 1683
The Battle for Vienna, September Eleven 1683

The Battle for Vienna, September Eleven 1683

An excellent film, in terms of historical accuracy of major events and portrayal of the period.  One feels the  power of the Sultan as well as the incompetence of the Christians, except at the last moment.  Sort of like the…

gpark1July 14, 2016July 17, 2016 The Battle for Vienna
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  • Home
  • Ancient Egypt and the Internet
    ▼
    • Exploring Ancient Egypt
    • The Egyptian Dynasties
    • The Discovery of Ancient Egypt
    • Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt
    • Thutmose III
    • More on Ancient Egypt
    • Immanuel Velikovsky – Maverick and Genius
  • The Sumerians
  • Israel
    ▼
    • The Exodus
    • Pillar of Fire
    • Start-up-Nation
    • ISRAEL 1913
  • The Trireme
  • The Ottoman Empire
    ▼
    • The Fall of Constantinople
    • 1529 Siege of Vienna [Documentary]
    • The Battle for Vienna, September Eleven 1683
    • The Janissaries
  • Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
  • Mayan Hieroglyphics
  • The Incas
  • The Industrial Revolution
  • Bletchley Park and Breaking the German Enigma Code
  • Dams
  • The Undersea Network
  • Niall Ferguson
    ▼
    • Civilization – by Niall Ferguson
    • The Ascent of Money by Nial Ferguson
    • China – as seen by Niall Ferguson
  • The Parkoffletter Internet Sites
  • Ptil Tekhelet Website