Saving History's Trivia from Triviality

Many scholars view history as an ultimately purposeless preservation of unrelated events, and most history books do little to dispel this notion. Unfortunately, for all the students who have suffered under this kind of “education,” rejecting the final significance of history means losing out on the enjoyment of history as well.

In 36 historical snapshots narrated by Gary DeMar, History Unwrapped invites the viewer to rediscover the delight of taking history for what it really is—an epic drama loaded with significant parallels, unexpected twists, humorous detours, and colorful characters.  For both young and old alike, these easily digestible tidbits of history are perfect educational appetizers that make great launching points for wider historical discussions. If the dry presentation of dates and battles has dulled your desire for the past, let History Unwrapped whet your appetite again.

Sample (Episode 32, Giving Thanks to God):

Episodes of Volume One:

1. 19th Century Terrorists
2. A Barefoot Ethiopian Conquers Rome
3. A Boy Named Sue
4. A City in Ruins
5. A Curious Mix
6. A Family of Spies
7. A Life Redeemed
8. A Modern Day Cinncinatus
9. A Pacifist Goes to War
10. A War Hero Returns Home
11. A Plan That Misfired
12. America's First Celebrity
13. America's Greatest Mind
14. An Indian Fighter Seeks His Destiny
15. An Infidel Experiment
16. Ancient Inventors
17. Aristotle on Earth and Men
18. Saviors from Space
19. Bones That Started a Reformation
20. Hoover's Dam
21. Delicious and Refreshing
22. Lewis and Clark's MVP
23. For the Love of Peanuts
24. Georgia on His Mind
25. That's Pittsburgh With an H
26. Battle Hymn of Confusion
27. Jefferson's Secretary
28. Artist of Faith
29. Rewriting History
30. Do or Die Trying
31. The Accidental Entertainers
32. Giving Thanks to God
33. The Admiral of the Ocean Sea
34. Go Fly a Kite
35. The Detroit of the South
36. Jesus Out West

Specifications:

1 DVD, 36 episodes in video format, running time 1 minute each episode

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