Ancient Mysteries - Myths & Legends (2001) Review

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(More customer reviews)This two disc set,which has recently been reduced in price, contains four episodes from the A & E documentary series: "Ancient Mysteries - Myths and Legends", introduced and narrated by Leonard Nimoy.
All the four episodes are stereophonic and about 45~6 minutes in length, and as usual with A & E product, does not contain sub-titles.
The four episodes are:
Camelot ( 1995 - 45'56" ) Good, but with no mention of Avalon.
The Quest for the Holy Grail ( 1995 - 44'48" ) Good, and actually mentions the bloodline of Christ.
Atlantis: The Lost Civilization ( 1995 - 45'58" ) Very good, but glosses over Atlantis' predecessor Lemuria.
Dragons ( 1997 - 45'28" ) Okay + ; missed mentioning how something this supposedly large and heavier than air could fly... ( Internal gas chambers in their bodies similar to an internal hot air ballon, plus hollow bones to lessen weight ).

...worthwhile for your video library - obviously this title was originally published before dual layer dvd's became the norm....

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A&E's award-winning "Ancient Mysteries" series travels the world to explore and illuminate the enigmas that continue to defy science and spark our imagination. This collection focuses on the myths and legends that are constant sources of inspiration for fantasy literature and movies, exposing what is known, what is imagined and what is pure speculation and myth. Episodes: Camelot, The Quest for the Holy Grail, Atlantis, Dragons.

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Ancient Mysteries - The Lost Ark of the Covenant (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)Although I am not a historian, I am very interested in ancient history, especially about religions. I borrowed this DVD from a library and it did not meet my expectation. It revealed whereabouts of the lost Ark and most people were looking for it in Jerusalem. Actually, it is in totally unexpected location with fantastic assumptions. I won't reveal it as it will ruin your interests. However, I want to question that if we can go to Mars and other planets in the Space but why can't we go inside of that place to see whether it is the "real" lost Ark. And the keeper of that place should share the Ark of Covenant (if that is a real one) to other people, especially the Jews and Christians, instead of keeping it as a private property. In common sense, any God or Goddess want to share (spread as much as possible of) the good things about the religion so why a group of people kept it as a secret piece even without sharing to its people (in that country)!!
BTW, the quality of this DVD, which was released in 1994 as VHS, is very poor. Although I used Sony Fontopia earphone to boost the sound quality, I heard annoying background noises from the narrator. The voices of historians are clearer and better than the narrator somehow. If you are wondering whether to keep this in your library, check out from library or Blockbuster first. I also recommend "Lost Treasures: Ancient Jerusalem" that has better quality with very interesting computer remodeling of ancient Jerusalem and the temples.

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One of the holiest relics on earth, the Ark of the Covenant is the symbol of the agreement of faith made between God and the Israelites. The Ark is said to contain the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's Rod, and manna. But how could such an important artifact disappear without a trace? Did it ever really exist?ANCIENT MYSTERIES® circles the globe in search of clues to the enduring mystery of the fate of the fabled Ark. Meet biblical historians who have dedicated their lives to the search and follow a tangled web of clues that range from Biblical accounts to modern discoveries. Hear fascinating stories of its appearance throughout history and learn of the incredible powers that it allegedly possesses.Extraordinary artwork, expert commentary, and the most recent theories culminate in the definitive investigation of the legendary LOST ARK. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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