16101. Hinduism I : religion in the Hindu view of life (31:34)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses the worldly desires of all people--pleasure, wealth, fame, and power--and the ways in which they are related to Hinduism and the caste system. Points out that obtaining these worldly desi...

16102. Hinduism II : the four yogas (31:14)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Outlines the four yogas, or paths, to a union with God, and states that individuals should use their own resources to move themselves along these paths. Points out that the material wants or being,...

16103. Hinduism III : the beyond within (31:29)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Explores the belief of reincarnation as it relates to the ultimate union of the soul of man with God. States that the soul moves through several material worlds--the one we know, several higher, an...

16104. Hong Kong and Singapore (1:03:57)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Home movie documenting Bailey's 1955 trip to Hong Kong and Singapore. In Hong Kong, Bailey captures footage of boats in the harbor, busy street scenes, and children in school uniform. She visits Ti...

16105. Hong Kong--Window in the Bamboo Curtain (29:54)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The British colony of Hong Kong is the second "tension area" discussed by Mr. Ravenholt, Professor Peek, and their guest Dr. John W. Hall, director of the Center for Japanese Studies at the Univers...

16106. How Not to Run an Empire (29:55)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Considers England's relations with her colonies after defeat of France. Points out her mistakes which led to antagonism and finally to open revolt by the Americans. Outlines the conditions the co...

16107. How Our Bodies Fight Disease (08:35)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Paul R. Cannon; Milan Herzog
Summary:
Animated drawings and photomicrography are used in showing the four most important ways in which the body defends itself against disease. Shows the functions of the skin, the mucus membranes, and ...

16108. How Strong Are Russia's Industry and Agriculture? (29:27)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discussion of Russia's industry and agriculture and what that means for Russia as a country and its potential threat to the United States. This is the second episode in the series and is the second...

16109. How There Happened to Be American History (29:25)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The discovery of the New World by Columbus was really an accident, but one of those accidents which had been long in getting ready to happen. The Crusaders opened new lands to Europeans and made th...

16110. How to make potato prints (12:19)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Shows how to cut, paint and stamp potato dies in order to make potato prints for use in decorating various types of paper. Describes varieties of texture, form, and color. Discusses the selection a...