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quote: Originally posted by D: Owain  . C4 are researching the life story of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.This will be shown as a one and a half hour special.It has John Davies reciting the Welsh sources (in his slippers by a log fire) and Robin Bush (in his bow tie, cardigan & hat) the others. It can not be narrated by Shamma & Starkey (who are sadly lacking in these convoluted areas) so Robinson has had to step in. It is because of his older age it is within his remit to conduct this whole operation as he can not possibly run all over SE Wales waving his arms about, it would make him tired. Western Gwent is featured by Rumney Castle and the Monastry in the Marshes. Nothing will be shown of this programme this Autumn, it will take them a few years to work out.
pmsl I've just spilt tea down my chestwaders I'll take Schamma on a voyage of discovery in Western Gwent  ,trouble is at the moment he might not return.....if he can find Wales in the first place. When I visit the miners cottages at St Fagans I always expect Mr Davies to be reading a book in the living room. |
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s'funny,a post about Schamma being anglocentric has been deleted......touchy eh
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definitely some aspect of the medieval crusades. such a multi-faceted and colourful period with little popular recognition besides rather turgid documentaries and the cornfest that was "kingdom of heaven" starring orlando bloom.
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The British army between 1660 and 1715. The period after the civil war running through the battles of: Sedgemoor, Boyne, Blenheim, Malplaquet, Oudenarde and ramilies. Including soldiers such as: Monmouth, William III, Churchill and many more.....
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quote: Originally posted by Harriet17:
definitely some aspect of the medieval crusades. such a multi-faceted and colourful period with little popular recognition besides rather turgid documentaries and the cornfest that was "kingdom of heaven" starring orlando bloom.
Me too!! Esp. the Albigensian crusade!!!
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Adam Hart-Davies on 'What the Church did for us', good or bad.
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although the tudors are a much covered topic I would love to see a program on the two sisters of Henry VIII, their children played such a key role inthe lifes of his heirs that I reakon the two women deserve more than a footnote in history.
Other than that also a look at Henry VII also a much overlooked king in history.
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The interesting thing is that the commissioning editors are finally beginning to credit the audience with some intelligence, interest and even a bit of background knowledge when it comes to these subjects. This means that they are able to make docs on some of the more specialised corners of these subjects, such as Henry's sisters, without assuming that the audiance will turn off. It also means that the channels will put money into big projects - dramadocs or even full blown dramas - in these subjects because they know they have a draw. That said I'll still simply turn off any general overview of Henry VIII or the Nazis simply because I can think of a better use of an hour than seeing the same stuff explained again in a very simple, overhyped way.
But the other point is that these subjects - the Tudors and World Wars - are big subjects in the British history. But they're not the only ones. I was taught history at school in the 90s which means that I learnt a lot about the 20th century and very little about the rest. All those other big names that people of a different generation know by heart - Gladstone, Marlborough, Walpole, de Montfort, Eleanor of Aquitaine - I've had to read up on for myself. How about exploring some of the other big, but now vanishing, beasts of History?
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Bonnie & Clyde. The assassination of JFK. The Man In The Iron Mask. Titanic (another one) Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, Jr
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A truly balanced view of the Crusades would be interesting, and a challenge.
Do you think it would be possible ....to get a balanced view I mean.
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The use Augustus made of Octavia, Livia and Julia in his attempts to secure his line of succession. If someone could pitch this, produce, film and show this by the end of the weekend, it would be a big help with my essay. Thanks  |
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I would like to hear more about the cradle of mankind where it all started off, which I believe started off in Africa. We dont seem to hear too much on this subject which is a shame as I would of thought that of major importance.
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quote: Originally posted by Greenjack: This book looks very interesting. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0892132949/qid.../026-7126378-6611669Anyone read it?
quote: Synopsis
Over the past centuries, researchers have found bones and articrafts showing that people like ourselves existed on earth millions years ago. But the scientific establishment has suppressed, ignored or forgotten these remarkable facts. Why? Because they contradict dominant views of human origins and antiquity. Evolutionary prejudices, deeply held powerful groups of scientists, have acted as what Michael A.Cremo and Richard L.Thompson call a knowledge filter. And the filtering, intentional or not, has left us with a radically incomplete set of facts for building our ideas about human origins According to Cremo and Thompson, we have come to accept a picture of prehistory that is largely incorrect. This book is a call for a change in today's arbitrarly rigid minset. Deploying an unexpectedly great number of convincing facts, deeply illuminated with critical analysis. Cremo and Thompson challenge us to rethink our understanding of human origins, identity and destiny. In forbidden archeology, we accompany the authors on a fascinating intellectual expedition. We take part in the literary excavation of a vast store of hidden knowledge that adds a new dimension to our understanding of the history of our spieces. The journey of exploration takes us accross five continents to key archeological sites. Some long forgotten, some the centre of ongoing research. Along the way, we encounter many famous and infamous pioneers of prehistoric research, all with secrets to share. "Forbidden archeology" is bound to inspire controversy, challenging as ti does one of the most fundamental components of the modern scientific world view. Meticulously researched and carefully written. The book takes us to a crossroads of knoeledge and invites us to take a courageous first step in a new direction of truth.
That looks interesting thanks for the info. I have no doubt there have been cover ups and I also believe the world is a lot older than people say it is.
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