Start Over Date 1956

301. The new old Greece (29:31)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Considers the recently deciphered tablets from Pylos and Knossus that have furnished evidence calling for a thorough revision of Greek history before Homer. Discusses this "brand new" world of Anc...

302. The nominating process re-examined (28:40)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses trends in the nominating process and the changes in sectional voting patterns. Briefly mentions the influence of third parties and splinter candidates. Summarizes criticisms of the poli...

303. The office of the President (29:09)

Date:
1956
Summary:
This program considers the role of the president and the significant changes in that role during the past half century. Interviews and discussion also consider the presidential role as administrato...

304. The old man and the sea (29:48)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Appraises the artistic quality of the book and examines its purposes and the ideas that it contains. Concludes that this rather short, simpl...

307. The past in Persia (29:22)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the empire of the Persians under Darius and its destruction by Alexander the Great. Gives a glimpse of this culture through a display of a number of gold objects. (NYU) Kinescope.

308. The pen and the word (29:38)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses early Egyptian writing of 4000 B.C. Explains the deciphering of this writing from the Rosetta stone. (NYU) Kinescope.

309. The Pestilence of Factions (29:10)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the competing interests or "factions" which existed as separate groups before political parties were organized. Explains that today these groups make themselves felt through competition w...

311. The planet Earth (29:30)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Explains how the earth, its inhabitants, and its atmosphere are composed of 101 elements alone or in numerous combinations. Discusses the distribution of elements in the earth, in water, and in the...

312. The Red and the Black (29:43)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses The Red and the Black by Stendhal. Outlines conditions in France that served as background for this novel and compares it with others that depict revolt against small-town ways. Consider...

313. The religious theme : Rouault and Manessier (29:37)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Faith in human goodness generally implies a faith in a higher deity, and such is the case in the work of Rouault and Manessier. Washburn compares and contrasts a number of works of the two painters.

315. The Rondo (29:30)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the rondo and explains its construction. Illustrates with compositions played partially or in their entirety. Features the Paganini Quartet, including a brief history of the quartet's St...

316. The Scherzo (29:20)

Date:
1956
Summary:
In this program, Temianka explains the meaning and origin of the word, “scherzo,” which refers to a sprightly, humorous instrumental composition or movement commonly used in quick triple measure. I...

317. The scientist examines life (29:38)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Dr. Roney examines the scientific method. He discusses such questions as: How does a scientist decide when an observation is “true”? What are the differences between inductive and deductive proced...

318. The Sixth Annual Little 500 - 1956 (22:01)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Highlight reel of activities surrounding the 1956 Little 500 bicycle race. Activities include qualifiers, the Mini 500 women's tricycle race, and the Little 500 pre-race activities and bicycle race...

319. The Smoke-Filled Room and Mr. Throttlebottom (29:17)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the national party convention as a nominating device. Considers control of the convention, the convention as a "sane" method for choosing candidates, and the nomination of the vice-presid...

320. The smoke-filled room and Mr. Throttlebottom (29:17)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the national party convention as a nominating device. Considers control of the convention, the convention as a "sane" method for choosing candidates, and the nomination of the vice-presid...