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History Unwrapped Volume I: Saving History's Trivia from Triviality (Vol. 1) (DVD/ Documentary)

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Saving History's Trivia from Triviality

Many scholars view history as an ultimately purposeless preservation of unrelated events, and most history books do little to dispel this notion. Unfortunately, for all the students who have suffered under this kind of “education,” rejecting the final significance of history means losing out on the enjoyment of history as well.

In 36 historical snapshots narrated by Gary DeMar, History Unwrapped invites the viewer to rediscover the delight of taking history for what it really is—an epic drama loaded with significant parallels, unexpected twists, humorous detours, and colorful characters. For both young and old alike, these easily digestible tidbits of history are perfect educational appetizers that make great launching points for wider historical discussions. If the dry presentation of dates and battles has dulled your desire for the past, let History Unwrapped whet your appetite again.

• 19th Century Terrorists


• A Barefoot Ethiopian Conquers Rome


• A Boy Named Sue


• A City in Ruins


• A Curious Mix


• A Family of Spies


• A Life Redeemed


• A Modern Day Cinncinatus


• A Pacifist Goes to War


• A War Hero Returns Home


• A Plan That Misfired


• America's First Celebrity


• America's Greatest Mind


• An Indian Fighter Seeks His Destiny


• An Infidel Experiment


• Ancient Inventors


• Aristotle on Earth and Men


• Saviors from Space


• Bones That Started a Reformation


• Hoover's Dam


• Delicious and Refreshing


• Lewis and Clark's MVP


• For the Love of Peanuts


• Georgia on His Mind


• That's Pittsburgh With an H


• Battle Hymn of Confusion


• Jefferson's Secretary


• Artist of Faith


• Rewriting History


• Do or Die Trying


• The Accidental Entertainers


• Giving Thanks to God


• The Admiral of the Ocean Sea


• Go Fly a Kite


• The Detroit of the South


• Jesus Out West

About the Author(s)

Gary DeMar is the President of American Vision. Gary is a graduate of Western Michigan University (1973) and earned his M.Div. at Reformed Theological Seminary in 1979. In 2007, he earned his Ph.D. in Christian Intellectual History from Whitefield Theological Seminary. Author of countless essays, news articles, and more than 27 book titles.