DVDs and Videos

Discover the DVD documentaries Britannica is proud to offer. From history and war to science and nature, Britannica has an impressive collection of educational DVDs. Topics include: World War II, the American Civil War, Vietnam War, Nature, the Universe, NASA, and much more! Find educational DVD documentaries now available at the Britannica Store.

History

World history, U.S. history, and ancient history intrigue many of us. Studying the past and learning the history of our ancestors is not only educational, but also entertaining. With Britannica's history DVDs, you'll be able to discover and enjoy learning about many historical events.


	Julius Caesar's Rome DVD Learn ancient history with this DVD documentary from The History Channel. Throughout history, civilizations have altered our world, but few have had as big an impact as the Roman Empire. Bear witness to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire with The History Channel and relive history through this educational DVD documentary.		Vietnam: A Television History DVD The Vietnam War continues to color American thinking on military and foreign policy issues. This DVD documentary is an in-depth look at this influential event in American history. Detailed visual and oral accounts of the Vietnam War, careful analysis of the costs and consequences of the Vietnam War, and a look at the controversial feeling surrounding the Vietnam War, make this educational DVD a must-have for those studying American history.		Cold War Hysteria (DVD) Understand the Cold War and American history with this amazing collection of documentaries and public service features. From atomic testing to fall-out shelters, canned and dried food caches and unintentionally comical safety advice for a nation of terrified Americans, the hysteria of a generation is captured in this educational DVD documentary.

War

At the Britannica Store you can find DVD documentaries on many historical topics—including war. Learn about World War II, the Vietnam War, and the American Civil War. Discover the many sides of war with Britannica's war DVDs.


	BBC History of World War II (12-DVD Set) Discover WWII with this 12-disc DVD documentary. From the London Blitz and Pearl Harbor to the Holocaust and Japanese POW camps, the history of World War II is examined in detail. This World War II DVD uses archival footage and eyewitness testimony to tell political and emotional history of World War II.		Victory at Sea DVD (4-DVD Set) Understand World War II with this 4-disc DVD documentary from The History Channel. This influential documentary looks at naval warfare and the struggles the Allies faced at sea. History comes alive as this DVD collection explores every major naval engagement of World War II. Using footage from the U.S. Navy, the British Navy, the German Navy, and the Japanese Navy discover World War II first-hand. Victory at Sea is one historical DVD documentary you won't want to miss.		WWII Air War DVD This documentary takes an in-depth look at the American airborne involvement during World War II. See the sights and sounds of history as it happened with newsreel footage materials from the National Archives of the U.S. government. Learn about the planes, air attacks, and the air forces that contributed to the events and outcome of World War II.

Science

From scientists, to inventions, to scientific discoveries, the Britannica Store has the scientific DVDs you're looking for. Discover life science, physical science, and earth science with this comprehensive collection.


	The Stars: Supernovas, The Big Bang, and More 3-DVD Set (NOVA) This science DVD from NOVA explores our universe and the questions we have about it. Understand the science behind what causes a star to explode, discover astronomers secrets, and explore our universe, the stars, supernovas, and cosmic patterns that make up space. This DVD documentary explores one of the most fascinating topics in science—the universe.		Einstein's Big Idea DVD (NOVA) In 1905, Albert Einstein came up with the theory that matter and energy are linked. His famous equation relating the two changed science and physics forever. With this exciting DVD documentary from NOVA, uncover how Einstein began his discovery. Explore the story behind Albert Einstein—one of the most important men in science—and understand his struggle and the sacrifices he made for science.		NASA a Retrospective (DVD) Explore the timeline of U.S. space exploration. This 4-DVD collector's set looks at the astronauts, assignments and missions, and incredible achievements NASA has seen. From John Glenn to Neil Armstrong, uncover the successes and failures throughout the history of NASA. Film footage, photographs, and informative commentary make this DVD an expert account of space exploration, science, astronauts, NASA, and more.

Nature

Explore our world with Britannica's nature DVD collection. From animals and land to climate and environment, discover the mystery and magic of our world. Browse all nature DVDs at the Britannica Store.


	North America's National Parks DVD Explore some of North America's most celebrated landscapes in North America's National Parks DVD Collectors Set. From Old Faithful in Yellowstone to Mariposa Grove to the High Sierra in the Spirit of Yosemite, this incredible look at nature is a must-have. Discover Alaska's Wild Denali and the Grand Canyon. And learn about wildlife, waters, wildflowers, subsets, mountains, and meadows. An unforgettable DVD documentary, this is an eye-opening look at the natural beauty found on our earth.		Great Peaks 5-DVD Collection Discover the natural wonders of the mountains in NOVA Great Peaks. From Mt. Everest, to Mount Kilimanjaro, to Vinson Massif—you will travel through all areas of the world to experience the greatest peaks, hidden dangers, and unimaginable weather conditions that make these landmarks so intriguing. This nature DVD is an incredible insight into the famous mountains of our world.		The Wild Arctic 4-DVD Set An in-depth DVD documentary about the nature and wildlife found at the North and South Poles. Learn about the different animals who call this frozen and frigid area of our planet home. From the polar bear to harp seals to the musk ox, you will discover the wildlife that survives in the Arctic Sea and Antarctica. An amazing look at the extremes of nature, animal life, and our earth.