Films shown daily at 1pm.
All films are free to members or included with paid admission.
Monday, May 4 to Sunday, May 17
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Run Time - 50 min.
The Pyramids of Giza. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Colossus of Rhodes. Magnificent and mysterious, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have captivated explorers for centuries. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, ANCIENT MYSTERIES® ventures into the world of vanished empires, uncovering the secrets surrounding the legendary list. Spectacular monuments from antiquity are still found on five of the earth's continents, yet these seven rise above the rest. Why were these particular structures chosen?
Monday, May 18 to Sunday, June 8
Great Blunders of World War II
Run Time - 25 minutes
Great Blunders of WWII presents exactly that, the great errors of judgement that both the Allied and Axis forces made during the course of World War II. Broken down into 25-minute segments, this work covers some of the pivotal moments of the war, such as the Battle of Midway, Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, and how they contributed to the ultimate defeat of the Axis powers. History enthusiasts will already be familiar with the topics covered here, and the length of each segment hinders any in-depth exploration of the subjects, but the archival footage, some of it in color, is staggering. The DVD edition features four bonus segments.
Monday, June 9 to Sunday, July 6
In Search of Nazi Treasure
Run Time - 60 Minutes
As Nazi forces swept across Europe in World War II, they brought with them death and destruction and sent the treasures of conquered territories back to Berlin. By the end of the war, the Nazis had assembled the greatest collection of gold, precious artifacts and artwork in history. More than 50 years later, the work of returning it to its rightful owners remains incomplete. IN SEARCH OF NAZI PLUNDER reveals how the Nazi's acquisition of these treasures was organized in as much detail as any military campaign. Public and private collections were confiscated, and many of the artworks, along with millions of dollars in gold and other valuables, remain missing or unclaimed. Scholars detail Hitler's plans for these treasures, and show how he used confiscated wealth to help finance his war machine. And hear from people who have spent their lives trying to track down the plundered treasures of Europe that seemingly vanished during World War II.