National Geographic movie 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. This * presentation examines this important adventure in American history. Narrated by Jeff Bridges, a veteran western actor. *'s great documentary, narrated by Jeff Bridges. This special program uses historical reenactment to trace Lewis & Clark's early 19th century odyssey into the then mysterious and uncharted West. In search for a Northwest Passage that could take them from the Missouri River all the way to the Pacific Ocean, Lewis, Clark, Sacagawea and their 40-man crew weathered hostile Indians, ferocious animals, perilous rapids, towering terrain, extremes of heat and cold never before experienced by American pioneers.

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 ...

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.

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 of the ship with the aid of ...

* - 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 the PT 109 when a Japanese destroyer...

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 Japanese, what military officials knew about the ...

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 the West. Doan Cong Tinh, a soldier ...

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 the afterlife and why are discussed in ...

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 in order to keep the past alive. ...

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 footage. Narrated by Richard Kiley. This 90 minute...

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

An up-close examination of such natural forces as tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and more, with first-hand footage and tales from people who've survived nature's onslaught. This 60 minute documentary is a DVD exploring earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods.

Naturalist photographer Mark Stouffer accompanies a crew of conservationists traversing the tundra while tracking the movements of endangered Siberian tigers. This documentary is a DVD that ventures into the dense for ests of coastal Siberia to track the biggest cat on earth, the elusive Siberian tiger.

Standard Screen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re; Behind The Scenes Learn all about different animals, wildlife, nature, and history with this 7 pack collection of * DVD's. Includes: 30 YEARS OF * SPECIALS, THE BATTLE FOR MIDWAY, NATURE'S FURY!, THE PHOTOGRAPHERS, SECRETS OF THE TITANIC, SURVIVING EVEREST,and...

Dr. Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the sunken remains of HMS Titanic, uses his underwater navigation skills to survey the wreckage of the Pearl Harbor invasion of December 1941. With historical insight from World War II expert Dr. Stephen Ambrose and testimony from three survivors, this documentary gives an insider's perspective ...

This extraordinary documentary explores the facts behind the fantastical world of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. Released in tandem with Peter Jackson's epic motion picture, this * special studies the origins of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and how the real world mirrors that magical realm. Using...

One thousand miles from nowhere lies lonely outpost of coral and sea called Midway. It was here in 1942 that the United states and Japan fought the greatest naval battle of all time, and changed the course of World War II. Join Titanic discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard as he, a team ...

* travels internationally to explore the duties of four ambassadors sent across the globe to represent the United States. Among the countries represented are Japan, Tanzania, Guatemala, and most interestingly Pakistan at the time of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English

A collection of three volumes from *, all focusing on World War II. Episodes included are UNTOLD STORIES OF WWII, BATTLE FOR MIDWAY, and PEARL HARBOR: LEGACY OF ATTACK. See individual titles for further details. Black & White; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English

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 also posed. Standard Screen; Soundtrack English

The * team takes you inside the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Join researchers as they uncover new insights into the structures that have been shrouded in mystery for 45 centuries. Witness the unsealing of an ancient sarcophagus, a remote-controlled robot penetration into the depths of the pyramid shafts, and much...

* takes you to stunning archaeological finds in Egypt, where you will witness unearthed treasures, tombs of the mighty Tutankhamen and Ramses, and the sprawling valley of the Golden Mummies. Revisit Egypt's fabled past and take a peek into some of the most thrilling new discoveries of recent times. *...

* presents these two specials studying the mysteries of Egypt. Included are "Intot the Great Pyramid" and "Egypt: Quest for Eternity." Please see individual titles for further details. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English

This collection combines two * titles concerned with the history of Egypt. Included are "Quest for Lost Tombs" and "Secret of the Pharaohs." Please see individual titles for further details. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English

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 reptiles. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack ...