| STARS Item provides a brief history of astrology and other star constellations. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7026 | |
| Catalog #: | 257460 | |
| Clip Number: | 257460-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 137 | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:43 - 01:03:18 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Superstitions HISTORICAL RECREATIONS: Ancient Egypt LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England PSEUDOSCIENCE: Astrology PSEUDOSCIENCE: ESP, Precognition (Fortune Telling / Predictions) SCIENCE: Astronomy, Misc | |
| Description: | STARS Item provides a brief history of astrology and other star constellations Diagrammatical shots of the a picture of the Earth revolving around the Sun. Numerous diagrams of the signs of the Zodiac in the night sky. The commentator says that these signs '.. form the basis for what we know today as astrology." L/S' and M/S's of a fortune teller sitting in front of a glass ball placing cards out in front of her. More diagrammatical shots of various star charts and drawing of the 'Plough'. Various shots of actors performing the story about Queen Berenices of Egypt who had her long locks of hair cut off in the hope that her husband would return from battle safely. Drawing of the Coma Berenices, the name of the star constellation named after her. | |
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