A&E/The History Channel online store review - best sellers - page 6

History isn't always made by great armies colliding or by great civilizations rising or falling. Sometimes it's made when a chauffeur takes a wrong turn, a scientist forgets to clean up his lab, or a drunken soldier gets a bit rowdy. That's the kind of history you'll find in THE GREATEST STORIES NEVER TOLD.

Based on Joanna Trollope's international bestseller, THE RECTOR'S WIFE is the mesmerizing story of a spirited woman's struggle to remain dutiful as a rich new life beckons.

March into battle with the arrogant, confounding military genius who was America's greatest field commander, and learn surprising, intimate details of his private life.

Revel in this second set of 7 digitally remastered & uncut classic black and white episodes from Season 4, Emma Peel's first season with John Steed as THE AVENGERS.

In his final on-camera interview, Peter Maas revisits the story of the cop who sacrificed his career battling corruption.

Explore the incredible, tempestuous life of the king who may be England's most famous-for all the wrong reasons!

Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large.

Despite two years worth of evidence of extortion collected by FBI agents, the former mayor of this gambling destination nearly avoided a jail sentence.

Go inside the most notorious prison ever built and explore the incredible, desperate escape attempts made by inmates there and at other maximum-security jails.

Take an uncompromising look at the growing trend of kids who commit serious crime, and see how law enforcement is changing to deal with these troubling cases.

As a young man, he experienced the brutality of slavery firsthand. As a leader of the abolitionist movement, he became one of America's great voices.

Explore the tumultuous life of history's greatest musical genius and hear his famous works performed by legendary musicians Isaac Stern, James Galway and Zubin Mehta.

This definitive chronicle draws on extraordinary, first-person accounts from both sides and gripping footage of the attack and its aftermath.

Many of America's presidents have secretly recorded conversations in the Oval Office. For the first time ever, hear history unfold on THE SECRET WHITE HOUSE TAPES.

Discover how a fledgling nation challenged and defeated one of the most infamous forces of the high seas.

From great gardens to San Francisco mansions and Texas ranches, this collector's set includes three favorite episodes from the long-running series.

Even in the most high-tech applications, these humble, time-honored tools still have their place.

Follow the tactics and technology of strategic bombing from the WWII advances of legendary general Billy Mitchell to the present day.

Join host Kenny Rogers for an in-depth exploration of two legends of the Old West, tracing these incredible tales through diaries, photos and expert commentary.

Let's get small! This 4-video set is a fascinating journey into the world of the microscopic life that surrounds us.

In an extraordinary interview, General Schwarzkopf shares tales from his childhood and reveals why Washington doesn't tempt him.

Relive the raid that resulted in the worst loss of U.S. bombers and crews during World War II.

Poignant reminders of the deadliest conflict in American history, these bullets come packaged in a handsome presentation case.

A stuffy and very proper London hotel is booked solid with sinister secrets and deadly doings, and it is up to Miss Marple to unravel the mystery AT BERTRAM'S HOTEL.

Take an intimate look at the life of one of TV's most popular teenagers.

Stunning reenactments bring to life the epic engagements that changed the face of America.

Carl Sagan's monumental survey of the universe has been expanded and re-mastered for this DVD presentation.

Find out the true story of the man at the center of one of the most incredible high-seas stories of all time-The Mutiny on the Bounty.

This DVD includes an interview with the mayor who led NYC through the aftermath of the attacks.

From his Corsican origins to his ignominious defeat, trace the life and career of one of the most influential and controversial figures in history.

German submarine commanders recall the deadly battle waged beneath the waves of World War II.

Join BIOGRAPHY for a feature-length exploration of the life and deeds of one of the Bible's greatest figures.

Extensive footage chronicles the countless tragedies of thirty years of sectional violence in Ireland and the transformation of the IRA into a political force.

Interviews with Isaac Stern and Kurt Masur along with performances of his greatest works highlight this profile of the legendary composer.

Examine the circumstances surrounding the sensational case of Clara Harris, who ran over her adulterous husband.

Go inside some of America's most famous haunted houses, including Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana and New York's Raynham Hall, and hear chilling eyewitness accounts of their notorious unquiet spirits.

From its birth out of the ashes of the Civil War to rare interviews with the current Grand Dragon and Imperial Wizard, this is the definitive history of the KKK.

Get an inside look at the innovative approach to fighting crime taken by the District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn.

Interviews with Calvin Klein, Heidi Klum and Vogue's Anna Wintour highlight this behind-the-scenes look at the business of beauty.

A comprehensive look at the complicated history of America's neon oasis.

Relive one of the most dangerous missions ever assigned to an FBI agent, a five-year deep cover operation that became one of the agency's most stunning successes.

A 1980 murder in this gritty city was complicated by a seemingly endless list of suspects.

The search for the most precious of all stones sends men half a mile beneath the surface.

Today in History: A Day-By-Day Review of World Events is an exhaustive and entertaining collection of events, inventions, ideas, and personalities that have shaped the modern world as we know it. Hardcover, 738 pages.

Find out why an average of nearly two people die in small plane accidents every day.

Touching, funny, or heartbreaking, the tales told in the pages of these letters open a window into the human soul.

Part P.T. Barnum, part Billy Graham, his vision transformed shopping in America and made him one of the world's richest men.

From the ferocious Celts to the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 AD explore the lives and lot of the soldiers who fought against the Romans narrated by Home Improvement's Richard Karns.

A&E's popular new series counts down the most romantic escapes.

We Want You... to enjoy this colorful take on a classic image of America, as imagined--and autographed--by one of today's most influential artists.

Find out about Ancient Egyptian aids, Viagra and the secret history of Lysol.

Venture inside some of world's most famous and fascinating structures in search of answers to their timeless mysteries.

Take a ride in the General Lee and hear from racing legends Dan Gurney and Parnelli Jones in this rubber-burning countdown of MUSCLE CARS.

From the accidental discovery of X-rays to the latest technology, explore the history of this life-saving technology.

See never-before-seen home movies of Elvis and his young bride and clips from the films that helped her step out from his long shadow.

The enchanting soundtrack to A&E's masterful adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE features almost an hour of music from noted composer Carl Davis.

Get an insider's view of the evolution of four critical crime-fighting techniques: ballistics, trace evidence, polygraph tests and criminal profiling.

This special 2-hour presentation uses countless interviews with Mafia experts and Vegas insiders to trace the long history of VEGAS AND THE MOB.

Go on patrol with the flying boat that proved itself invaluable in almost every theatre of World War II.

Four incredible true stories of paranormal encounters are examined in this eye-opening look at the astonishing, undeniable power of the mysterious forces called poltergeists.

Cast a line back in time with this fascinating survey of the ways we lure fish from their watery world.

From the drag strip to the War on Terror, Modern Marvels examines trucks that go to the limits.

See how these utilitarian vehicles became icons of the American road, and take a ride in the latest concept trucks.

Take a two-hour tour through the human history of one of the earth's great natural wonders.

Susan Sarandon narrates this riveting true story of survival during World War II.

See how a brutal triple murder led to one of the most controversial cases in recent years.

Veterans from both sides of the "Rum Wars" share Prohibition tales and reflect on the legacy of the Roaring Twenties.

Extensive footage of her trademark interviews and the recollections of the "First Lady of Television" highlight this feature-length profile.

Ready for a second tour of duty? The best moments from Season 2 of the popular series MAIL CALL starring R. Lee Ermey are now yours to own on DVD!

From the Hanoi Hilton to the floor of the Senate, BIOGRAPHY profiles a politician who stands out from the crowd.