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The universe. Apocalyptic visions / directed by Jim Hense ; produced by Vincent Lopez ; produced by Flight 33 Productions, LLC for H2 Network.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- End of the world (Astronomy).
- Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (44 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Universe : ancient mysteries solved
- Apocalyptic visions
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 2015.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- To our ancestors, the appearance of certain astronomical events meant something big and something bad was coming. They were portends of death, plague, famine, or war. But what were they really seeing? Episode: Apocalyptic Visions: Hellfires, endless winters, or a planet wracked by earthquakes are a few versions of Armageddon visualized by the Vikings, Aztecs, and the rest of our ancient ancestors. But which does modern science think will be closest to the truth?
- Participant:
- Narrated by Erik Thompson.
- Notes:
- "Ancient mysteries solved".
- Title from title screen (viewed January 11, 2024).
- OCLC:
- 1420513696
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