National Geographic video This DVD studies the dramatic true story of the settlement of Jamestown that inspired the new Hollywood movie, The New World. Extras include John Smith's Voyage of Discovery, interactive map, and photo gallery.

America had not thoroughly explored the Louisiana Purchase obtained from Napoleon's France until Thomas Jefferson sent his secretary on an expedition through the territory. Merriweather Lewis enlisted his friend William Clark to lead the journey with him and in 1804 they set out to explore this massive tract of land. Eventually the pair was joined by Toussaint Charbonneau and his Indian wife, Sacagawea, who proved to be a valuable interpreter of the native languages. Lewis and Clark were presumed dead until their return to St. Louis in 1806. ...

How did human beings ascend to dominance on the Earth when so many other species perish? And what has his ascent meant for the planet? This documentary from * tackles the entire span of human history--8,000 years--in order to tell the incredible story...

What's the difference between a 70 and 64 degree day? A jacket, an extra sweater? How about the total and complete annihilation of the planet as we know it? Even as little as a single degree shift in the mercury could spell serious trouble ...

Perhaps the most devastating force in all of nature is that of the volcano during eruption. This * volume takes a look at these natural wonders, particularly two legendary structures, Mount Unzen in Japan and Mount Pinatubo in the Philipines. Volcanologists are followed...

Taking down much larger animals during their Ice Age heyday, the saber-toothed cat, short-faced bear, and dire wolf were forces to be reckoned with. Resurrecting these ferocious beasts with realistic computer animation, PREHISTORIC PREDATORS sheds new light on the lives of these ferocious creatures, ...

Discover the ancient secrets of Egyptian mummies, and take a trip back in time to figure out the answers to the many unresolved questions of ancient Egypt. Questions on who really built the pyramids, the secrets of mummification, and which treasures were selected for ...

This * documentary takes viewers on a scenic tour through Alaska's Denali National Park. Comprising over two million acres of wilderness, the park's impressive landscapes are abundant with a diversity of flora and fauna. This should be of no surprise for a place...

A special documentary look at the attack on Pearl Harbor, combining archival historical footage with clips from the blockbuster romantic epic PEARL HARBOR and interviews with the film's cast, combat veterans, and historians. Learn about the events leading up to the attack by the ...

This film presents exclusive footage of the sunken luxury liner the RMS Titanic, beginning with her actual construction and launch and continuing through a chronicle of her ill-fated voyage around the tip of England, destination: America. Dr. Robert Ballard documents his search and discovery ...

This retrospective on * specials spans 114 programs and offers such highlights as the anthropological findings of Louis and Mary Leakey, the first American expedition to the top of Mount Everest, Jacques-Ives Cousteau's remarkable undersea adventures, and, of course, plenty of incredible wildlife...

For more than fifty years, Air Force One has been the home in the skies for American presidents. Lavishly decorated and packed with sophisticated technology, this may be the most famous single airplane in America. This program chronicles the history of this aircraft through ...

The body uses an intricate series of systems that work together to create one healthy, functioning person. This fascinating documentary studies these complexities and follows the growth of a human body from infancy to old age. Footage includes the implantation of two embryos into ...

This documentary depicts the war behind the war in Vietnam. The war caught on film and photo by North Vietnamese photographers. Tim Page, the legendary British photojournalist, brings the most painful personal experiences of the North Vietnamese photographers, civilians, and soldiers to viewers in ...

Stress helps ensure survival, but for humans the modern world presents a never-ending catalogue of worries that may, in fact, prove fatal. This * documentary looks at the impact of stress on the body, including brain shrinkage and DNA damage, and what can...

Four programs from the * channel are included on this set. The titles featured are: ETERNAL ENEMIES: LIONS AND HYENAS, IN SEARCH OF THE JAGUAR, LAST STAND OF THE GREAT BEAR, and WHALES IN CRISIS. Please see individual titles for synopsis information. Included are:...

Four undersea disasters are recounted in this documentary ensemble. The incredible stories of the Kursk, USS Squalus, USS Thresher, and the K-19 are told through the eyes of family members and survivors. Many mysteries are uncovered about these undersea vessels, but new questions are ...

Tag along with *'s award-winning photographers as they document the mysteries of nature in breathtaking compositions. This 60 minute documentary is a DVD.

Take a journey through *'s award winning archives with *'S MOST AMAZING MOMENTS. Experience strange animal behavior, the fury of mother nature and amazing discoveries and hear captivating behind the scenes stories about the adventures. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English

* - PT 109: KENNEDY'S LOST SHIP traces the search by Dr. Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the sunken Titanic, for the famous boat manned by future president John F. Kennedy. In August 1943, during World War II, Kennedy was a lieutenant aboard...

Fossil-diggers and archaeologists take you on a fascinating tour of the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs as seen through their eyes. Learn how they piece together clues of the terrible lizards' evolution through the meticulous study of bone, stone, and even modern-day birds and ...

A look at the architecture of one of history's greatest civilizations: the Ancient Egyptians. For centuries, some of the most magnificent monuments in Ancient Egypt were built by Egyptian pharaohs and the people of the Nile. Large measures are taken to preserve these structures ...

The Cadet Training Program at West Point Military Academy in New York has broken many young men and turned even more into disciplined soldiers of the United States military. This documentary looks at this difficult program and a group of young cadets giving their ...

Dive with renowned undersea scientist/cinematographer Dr. Robert Ballard as he explores the bottom of the Mediterranean in search of clues to the region's nautical past. Entombed in the rich, preservative soil at the sea's bottom are millenia-old ships. Watch as Ballard and his team ...

This high-octane video takes ten featured * photographs and gives them the royal treatment, telling the thrilling behind-the-scenes stories that inspired them. From Arabia to the Himalayan Mountains, THROUGH THE LENS enables viewers to feel the full-throttle energy of being a professional photographer,...