‘News & Views’ Archives
The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power
PBS documentary traces the history of oil. [Read More]
History of New York City
A documentary film about the history of New York City [Read More]
A History of Britain: Part 2 Conquest
Part 2 of Simon Schama's documentary film A History of Britain, 1000-1087. [Read More]
A History of Britain: Part 1: Beginnings
Simon Schama's documentary film A History of Britain. From the Stone Age, Iron Age, Romano, Anglo-Saxon Britain, to Alfred the Great. [Read More]
Is The West History: 5 Consumerism
Niall Ferguson explores how the consumer society in the west triumphed over the planned economies of the east. [Read More]
A History of Christianity: 1. The First Christianity
Oxford history professor Diarmaid MacCulloch's documentary A History of Christianity [Read More]
Is the West History: 4 Modern Medicine
In Part 4 of the series, Niall Ferguson looks at the role played by Modern Medicine in the rise of western civilization. [Read More]
Is the West History: 3 Property Rights and Democracy
Niall Ferguson how different land-ownership policies in English North America and Spanish South America impacted the wealth of nations. [Read More]
Is The West History: 2 Science
Niall Ferguson explores the role science has played in making the west the most successful culture on the planet. [Read More]
Is the West History: 1 Competition
In this BBC documentary, Niall Ferguson explores how competition among nation states resulted in the rise of the European civilization and how it came to dominate the world. [Read More]
Angels Say Goodbye to Brandon Wood
Angels former top-prospect Brandon Wood is designated for reassignment, and is picked up by the Pittsburgh Pirates. [Read More]
Brewers beat Angels 11-8
Angels Bourjos, Izturis and Wood all homer Photos courtesy of Standard Sports Photos Tempe, Ariz. (24 March 2011) — In the final Cactus League home game of 2011, the Angels lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 11-8 in a high-scoring game. The Angels had 8 runs on 13 hits [Read More]
Angels Shutout Giants 8-0
Bobby Abreu Hits 3-run Homer in 1st Inning Photos courtesy of Standard Sports Photos Tempe, Ariz. (23 March 2011) — The Angels shut out the World Champion San Francisco Giants 8-0 in Cactus League play in at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Angels had 8 runs on 10 hits and [Read More]
Angels Cubs Rainout After 3.5 Innings
The Cubs were leading the Angels 5-3 after 3.5 innings when the game was called for rain. [Read More]
Angels Win 7-6 Over San Diego Padres
The Los Angeles Angels win 7-6 over the San Diego Padres in Cactis League play at Tempe Diablo Stadium. [Read More]
Athletics Beat Cubs in Bottom of Ninth
The Oakland Athletics came from behind to beat the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League play. [Read More]
