Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.

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A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.

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A group of soldiers are sentenced for the murders of key political figures in the night of October 1...

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Discover the untold stories of D-Day from the men, women and children who lived through German occup...

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