Today we’re in ancient India with a Bollywood production. The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta in the wake of Alexander the Great’s empire. Asoka opens with an elderly Chandragupta [ … ]
W004: Intolerance (1916) pt. 1
Intolerance tells four parallel stories of people dealing with the intolerance of others. Today we’ll follow the storyline of the fall of Babylon in 539 BCE.
W003: Troy (2004)
Mostly legend, Troy does still offer several topics for historical discussion. Brad Pitt stars as Achilles.
W002: Prince of Egypt (1998)
DreamWorks animation tackles the Biblical story of Moses, voiced by Val Kilmer. I use the opportunity to briefly discuss the history of Egypt as well.
W001: Quest for Fire (1981)
Today we look at our prehistoric ancestors as they attempt to master the element of fire. Ron Perlman co-stars.