National Geographic video. 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.

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 archival footage and interviews with Presidents Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Closed Captioned; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English

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 a specially designed robotic camera that displays dramatic pictures of the Titanic's final hours. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re

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 as they predict eruptions and attempt to save lives. Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English

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 of mankind: the mastery of its environment, the growth of its cities, and the pall cast by its penchant for warfare. Expert interviews, computer-generated imagery, and reenactments help bring to life this gripping account. * presents an epic account of the first 8,000 years of our civilization - from man's emergence on the planet through his continued quest to dominate the world. The Earth has witnessed the birth, growth...

May 27, 1941 was an important day in the history of World War II, as British forces finally managed to sink the German army's most robust sea-bound threat--a ship known as The Bismarck. The vast stretch of water known as ...

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 ...

As only * can, The Great Quake tells the terrifying and inspiring tale of a pitched battle between man and nature told by the stories of people who lived through it. On April 18, 1906 the greatest natural disaster...

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,...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

* - 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...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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;...

* 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...

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...

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 ...