Athena/Acorn releasing a 2-disc set in October
Posted by David Lambert 8/12/2010
Four epic journeys into ancient Africa's art and
culture! Now home to a billion people, Africa
produced powerful art, stunning architecture, and
vibrant cultures long before the first Europeans
arrived. Join Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford as he
investigates the continent's great "forgotten"
civilizations. Visit the spectacular monuments of
Nubia, explore the mysterious ruins of Great
Zimbabwe, and discover the art and technology of
ancient Benin. See magnificent Ethiopian
monasteries carved out of solid rock, and hear
spellbinding stories drawn from the silent objects
of the past.
This eye-opening, four-part series reaches back,
long before written history, to expose realms that
rivaled Egypt, buildings as inspiring as medieval
cathedrals, and art that still speaks to us across
the centuries. Most of all, the series casts new
light on a long-neglected part of our world's
cultural heritage. British art historian and trustee
of the U.K.'s National Portrait Gallery, Dr. Gus
Casely-Hayford has presented several
documentaries on African culture and acted as an
arts consultant for the United Nations.
The UK production Lost Kingdoms of Africa is
coming to DVD on October 5th from the Athena
label of Acorn Media. This 2-disc set contains all
4 episodes: "Nubia," "Ethiopia," "Great Zimbabwe"
and "West Africa." Running 216 minutes long, the
show is presented in widescreen video, with
English stereo sound and English subtitles. Cost
is $49.99 SRP in the USA, and CA$64.99 SRP in
Canada. Extras include Biographies of prominent
precolonial Africans, plus Profiles of Sudan,
Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria today. Also
packed in the box is a 16-page viewer's guide
that includes questions to consider; stories about
the mysteries of Meroë, Great Zimbabwe, and the
kingdom of Benin; Ethiopia and the Rastafari
movement; and much more. Here's a look at the
packaging:
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