National Geographic's Egypt

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National Geographic - Egypt Eternal - The Quest for Lost Tombs/Egypt - Secrets of the Pharaohs (2-pack)

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The quest for lost tombs

National Geographic - Egypt Eternal - The Quest for Lost Tombs/Egypt - Secrets of the Pharaohs (2-pack)
Starring: Burgess Meredith
Director: William Kronick , Jack Kaufman , Bert Haanstra , Terry Sanders , and Nicholas Clapp
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ASIN: B00008J2F5
Release Date: 2003-03-04

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The quest for lost tombs.......2005-07-27

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I would give this piece a good 4 stars. It is at a disadvantage because it doesn't have the ''whiz-bang'' of a lot of documentaries today. There are no awesome oceans, extreme cliffs, or radial shots of tremendous landscapes ... No, it is a normal documentary, about, more or less, recent archeological finds in Egypt.

It is not just a quest for lost tombs ... A search exists, but it is more a quest for a backdoor into sources of artifacts from life in ancient egypt.

I found it interesting. As most of the ¨big¨ tombs were looted, they are finding tombs of lesser-known figures, whose gravesites were less conspicuous, and subsequently, less-likely to have been looted over the years. It tells that story, of course, in a more detailed and engaging fashion.

If you have kids, between 8 and 14 years old, this kind of thing is great. It is intellectually stimulating, because it shows the complexity of this search. It visually supports the topic, and it is not too complex or obscure. I would also say, if you are a history teacher, get it so that you have to explain less. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, damn, imagine the value of an entire video!

National Geographic Video - Egypt Eternal - The Quest for Lost Tombs

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Exellent spellbounding adventure!

National Geographic Video - Egypt Eternal - The Quest for Lost Tombs
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Mummies And The Wonders of Ancient Egypt

ASIN: B00007G201
Release Date: 2003-03-04

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In Saqqara, Egypt's city of the dead, archaeologists began chipping away to find a honeycomb of burial shafts, passages and funeral chambers connected to Ramses and Tutankhamen. Filming for two years, National Geographic has exclusive access to this amazing site as the team uncovers one incredible find after another.

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Exellent spellbounding adventure!.......2003-05-10

This DVD (Digital Video Disc) is exellent with no doubt. It talks about just about everything you can think of for Egypt. If you love geography, like me, this is a must buy. All National Geographic movies are excellent, but this one is over excellent! BUY! BUY! BUY!

National Geographic: King Tut's Final Secrets

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Weak

National Geographic: King Tut's Final Secrets
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Mummies And The Wonders of Ancient Egypt

ASIN: B0009298NE
Release Date: 2005-05-31

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For years, the boy-king Tutankhamun has been an object of fascination worldwide, not only for his mysterious demise... but the even stranger deaths of those who discovered his tomb... and the legend that followed, the legend of the pharaoh's curse. Could there actually be some element of truth to that legendary curse? An international team of scientists is investigating the mystery using state of the art technology to find out what really happened. It's a high-tech exploration of the most celebrated mummies ever--and their tombs--to reveal the truths about this famed curse and a series of puzzling deaths that cross the centuries.

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Weak.......2005-12-31

This documentary has its moments, but overall is actually quite poor. The makers had great material to go on...an intriguing story, new evidence, forensics, murder...everything, but somewhere along the line they failed to make a good summary of the recent developements in Tutankhamun's life and times. Here are some areas where they went wrong:
1. The narrator- he was awful, a man that sounded similar to Mr. Moviephone, with no intonation or excitement for the subject. A native Egyptian with an accent, or even someone who seemed to understand the material and care about it would be much better than this man who seemed fresh out of the US, as if he were narrating a football game. He says Tutankhamun's wife's name (which is said Ankhasunamun- Ahn-ka-soo-na-moon) Akenasamen! He's not just prenouncing it wrong, he's adding and taking away letters that simply aren't in any of the versions of the name. It's not the narrator's fault, rather the script writers got that detail very wrong.
2. The reinactments of Tutankhamun and his life (with actors and sets) were horribly done, with the pharaoh wearing a crown that looked as if it were made of tinfoil, and a lot of mumbo-jumbo with him walking and gazing forlornly at his wife through a curtain of gauze. The only redeeming factor in the recreations were the chariot and war scenes that actually were quite good. Otherwise it was totally techno...oftentimes the camera had blue or purple tints to it, showing the king walking in weird labyrinths of purple cloth, not in an EGYPTIAN palace where he would have been.
3. The images they showed- many of them they played over and over such as the pictures of Lord Carnarvon, and the recreations of Tutankhamun, using the same clips about 10 times. It got tedious.
3. It was too filled with conspiracy theories and conclusions based soley on guesswork. I myself, I'm saying this with no ego, know very much about this period in history, and many "facts" they used were theories that haven't been proven and are somewhat unlikely. Some of them are down-right wrong: such as the fact that Tutankhamun was an avid hunter and warrior king. There is NO evidence that Tutankhamun went to battle or even hunted whatsoever, besides the paintings (not on the walls of his tomb as the movie says) but on a chest discovered in his tomb. This chest shows scenes of Tutankhamun in his chariot shooting arrows in war and at hunt, however this is a classic scene EVERY pharaoh is shown in, whether or not he actually did these great deeds. In fact, its very likely that Tutankhamun never hunted as generally CHILDREN did not partake in this activity, and there are no records of wars that the young king took place in. The false conclusions and lies infuriated me!
4. Most of the information they presented was the same stuff you could read in a short newspaper article(there were some great ones in the NY times) and the movie didn't go very in-depth. It seemed like the movie was simply stalling the whole time, with a few facts interspersed between the bizarre clips.
If you'd like to learn more about Tutankhamun I suggest reading "The Complete Tutankhamun" by Nicholas Reeves, and/or watching "Nefertiti Resurrected" which, while not mainly about Tutankhamun, has an abundance of information on the Amarna Period. Don't waste your time with this one...get it out of the library or borrow it from a friend but don't waste 20 bucks on it.

National Geographic - Into the Great Pyramid/Egypt - Quest for Eternity (2-pack)

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National Georaphic DVD's Great Pyramid and Egypt

National Geographic - Into the Great Pyramid/Egypt - Quest for Eternity (2-pack)
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ASIN: B00008J2F1
Release Date: 2003-03-04

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National Georaphic DVD's Great Pyramid and Egypt.......2007-04-02

Really nice to review and see the history whenever you want to now

National Geographic's Egypt - Secrets of the Pharaohs

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Egypt Secrets of the Pharaohs
Fascination in the class room

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ASIN: B00006AUK2
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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Who's buried in Khufu's tomb? Find out in National Geographic's Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs, a wide-ranging look at the rituals and relics of one of the first monumental civilizations. Watch as one team of archaeologists braves the arid plains to investigate the construction of the great pyramids. Back in the lab, a group of medical archaeologists try to re-create the ancient Egyptian process of mummification step by step in a macabre sequence that vividly portrays the first steps toward immortality. Finally, venture deep into Pharaoh Khufu's tomb as one of the strangest treasures of all is unearthed: a complete ship destined to carry him through the Land of the Dead. A National Geographic map of the Nile Valley accompanies the video and is both helpful for reference while viewing and a valuable resource in its own right. --Rob Lightner

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Who built the pyramids? What were the secrets of mummification? Which treasures were selected for afterlife and why? For centuries, Egypt's pharaohs have kept these secrets to themselves... until now. Travel to a land of mystery and marvel as archaeologists investigate how the pyramids were actually built. Follow scientists as they recreate the ancient ritual of mummification and discover how the bodies of the pharaohs were preserved. And be there as cameras reveal the ancient underground vault that houses the mysterious ship of the Pharaoh Khufu: his magnificent vessel for eternity.

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Egypt Secrets of the Pharaohs.......2005-11-05

I purchased this DVD as part of a presentation in my Anthropology class because it was described and reviewed as containing a detailed re-enactment of the mummification process. I was very disappointed. Other than salting the cadaver, very little was shown, and camera angles interfered with what was briefly touched on. If this was a segment that you are interested in, this DVD is not for you.

Fascination in the class room.......2003-11-08

This video has been watched in deadly silent fascination by hundreds of students in my Art History classes. I am ordering it again because sombody liked it so much he borrowed it and never returned it. Not only does if give welcome relief from the artifacts and dynasties as it attempts to explain how average Egyptians lived, it gives plausable explanations for age old mysteries--like how the pyramids were really built. But what interested many of the students most is the sequence on mummification using a recently deceased body donor. You can compare him to Ramses the Great.

National Geographic's Egypt - Quest for Eternity

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Great Historic National Geographic for Collectors
A dated documentary that leaves out most of the good stuff
Great Documentary Butchered in DVD Release! (Get the VHS!)
Dull
THIS MOVIE IS BORING

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ASIN: B00006AUK3
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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The sheer scope and size of Egyptian antiquities are breathtaking enough; their beauty is often just as startling. The National Geographic video classic Egypt: Quest for Eternity guides viewers through the greatest and most striking of the long-standing treasures, including favorites like the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza as well as lesser-known sites and artifacts. The temples of Luxor and Karnak appear as majestic today as they did thousands of years ago, and the Nile valley, though somewhat tamed, still provokes a sense of awe. Though produced in the early 1980s, the information is still on target. It's hard not to be dazzled by the achievements of the Egyptians, and National Geographic's sharp videography and careful research showcase these stars of the ancient world. --Rob Lightner

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Take a spectacular journey to walk among the ancient ruins of one of history's great civilizations. Through the centuries, the ancient Egyptians created and constructed the most glorious monuments the world has ever seen. Explore the great temples of Luxor and Karnak. Cross the Nile to the Land of the Dead and enter the elaborately decorated tombs where the kings and queens are buried. Join Egyptologists as they unravel and interpret the riddles of Egypt's intriguing past.

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Great Historic National Geographic for Collectors.......2005-08-16

I remembered seeing this National Geographic special- "Egypt: Quest For Eternity" on PBS back in the early eighties and recently spotted a slightly used VHS copy which I picked up(hopeing it still played okay-it did, whew!). Although an older production from the early 1980's, it was very well produced & one of National Geographic's best video productions- with great nariation and a beautiful soundtrack. Includes some heart touching moments on the life of an elderly Egyptcologist who passed away a few days after filming. FYI-WORD OF WARNING: if you're searching for the DVD, the DVD is an "edited", cut-up version missing several parts entirly, as a previous reviewer has already mentioned. The VHS includes the ENTIRE program as originaly aired on PBS. If you plan to view or buy this classic, you really deserve to see the entire film. Really stupid the way a lot of classics are being "butchered" for DVD release! Hope this helps.

A dated documentary that leaves out most of the good stuff.......2004-07-30

Let me start by saying what Egypt: Quest For Eternity is not: it is not a video about the Pyramids (or, for that matter, pyramids of any sort) or the Sphinx - the three pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx appear in one quick shot, and that is it. I find it really peculiar that the most famous and fabulous of the ancient monuments were not mentioned, especially given the fact that the video begins its exploration at the earliest sites of Egyptian civilization and works it way up to modern Egypt. On the other hand, I find it ironically fitting that the Pyramids are not mentioned in a presentation about ancient Egypt's quest for eternity, as I agree with the vocal minority of those who say the Pyramids were not tombs of any sort.

So what is covered here? Not a whole lot, given the rich history of Egypt extending back some six thousand years (longer, I would argue). We see some excavation at perhaps the earliest site of human settlement beside the Nile, work our way through several incredible temples such as those at Luxor and Karnak, get a brief look inside the structures at the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, revel in the sight of a number of structures dedicated to Seti I and Ramses II, get a cursory look at the Temple of Isis (which was converted into a Christian church many centuries ago), and then get some perspective shots of modern Egypt. Along the way, we are treated to a number of beautiful wall decorations and hieroglyphics telling the stories of the pharaohs and their gods.

The real theme of this video is protect and preserve, as much of it dwells on the exquisite artwork incorporated into ancient monuments and modern man's efforts to preserve that historical record before it is lost. The video also describes the dismantling, moving, and reassembly of two magnificent temples threatened by the building of the Aswan Dam. When you come right down to it, the only quest for eternity featured here is that of Ramses II who enjoys most of the time in the spotlight.

This is all well and good, but the contents of the video don't correspond with my own conception of the ancient Egyptian quest for eternity. Sure, the afterlife of the pharaohs is discussed to a limited degree, but I wanted to hear about mummification and the building of the truly incomparable monuments at Giza. I can see how some viewers would be bored by the presentation here, as "the good stuff" is basically neglected, and the film really looks its age (it dates back to 1982). If you are fascinated by everything Egyptian, there is certainly much to appreciate here - I for one learned a number of things from it - but if your interest is only in the Pyramids and the Sphinx, this National Geographic Production is apt to leave you disappointed.

Great Documentary Butchered in DVD Release! (Get the VHS!).......2003-09-08

In their long history of classic documentaries, one of my favorite National Geographic's was the 1982 "Egypt: Quest For Eternity" narrated by the late Richard Basehart. Frequently I have used the VHS edition in my class on Western Civilization as a good way of illustrating some of the points about Egyptian civilization to my students. When I learned that this program had been given a DVD release, which is rare for these classic National Geographic programs, I immediately bought it.

What a waste of money! For reasons totally impossible to fathom, National Geographic and Warner Video have packaged a butchered version of this documentary that runs only 43 minutes (not 60 minutes as the packaging falsely claims; that is the length of the original version), has totally snipped the opening prologue and the wonderful title credits with the best version of Elmer Bernstein's theme music, and hacked out whole sections at random. Only when fast forwarding to the end did I realize what had happened. This DVD version is a 1994 re-edited version done for the National Geographic Channel and other cable channels today where a shorter running time is dictated by the presence of commercials that was not the case on PBS, where this first aired.

Okay, so today this has to air on cable in a butchered format, but what is the excuse for giving the home video viewer this butchered version instead of the original full-length version that has been available on VHS for 15 years? None whatsoever! Shame on National Geographic and Warner Video for this disgraceful packaging of a classic documentary (this is akin to packaging edited versions of classic TV programs on DVD instead of the original uncut versions) and avoid the DVD at all costs! (But by all means get the VHS version which is a four star presentation!)

Dull.......2002-09-11

This video is old and shows it. It has many facts, but presents them in a way that loses my attention. For pure information, it is good.

THIS MOVIE IS BORING.......2001-10-01

this movie, yes it shows all the facts, yes it shows the pictures, yes to all of what you could want except one thing...it makes it seem soooooo boring....i'm supposed to write a paper on it and i have all the info but i fell asleep watching the movie!

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Release Date: 2003-09-16

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Ron Beckett and Jerry Conlogue, professors at Connecticut's Quinnipiac University travel the world to unravel mummy mysteries. Yes the world. Mummies aren't just found in Egypt. Nor are they always wrapped in gauze strips and suddenly come to life in horror films. They use the latest in medical technology to unlock the secrets of the past. Beckett is the registered respiratory therapist and an endoscopy expert. Conlouge is the "X-ray guy," who specializes in diagnostic imaging. Together, they co-hosts "The Mummy Road Show" on the National Geographic Channel.

National Geographic: Into the Great Pyramid

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National Geographic: Into the Great Pyramid

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Experience the thrill of discovery as archaeologists pull back the veil of mystery that has cloaked Egypt's mighty pyramids for 45 centuries! Travel deep into the Great Pyramid to witness a remote-controlled robot explore a mysterious shaft. Feel the anticipation and excitement as Egypt's oldest intact sarcophagus is unsealed on camera for the first time. And join researchers as they unearth fascinating new clues about the culture whose people built the pyramids- and how those people accomplished this epic engineering feat. You'll be amazed by what's uncovered-as National Geographic presents: Into The Great Pyramid.

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