National Geographic Television.
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"Explorer and scientist Paul Sereno made an extraordinary discovery in the middle of the Sahara desert. While prospecting for dinosaur bones, he stumbled across an ancient human cemetery more than 5,000 years older than the Egyptian pyramids. Who were these people and what were they doing in the middle of the desert? How did they live and die? What can this mystery tell us about our planet? And why are there two distinct groups [Kiffian and Tenerian]...
83) Restless planet
Pub. Date
2011
Description
"Experience the devastating power of explosive volcanoes, ground-buckling earthquakes, deadly tornadoes, hurricanes and tsunamis as National Geographic heads into the field with scientists who risk their lives to study these fearsome natural phenomena. Featuring over five hours of programming, Restless planet captures extraordinary scenes of destruction from the air, the ground and from inside a tornado and the moving, human side of the story from...
Pub. Date
2009
Description
New excavations are revealing more than we've ever known about what the Egyptians knew they'd encounter on their afterlife journey. Today, Dr. Zahi Hawass is excavating a mysterious tunnel at the very bottom of Seti's tomb, a perilous tunnel dug far below the surface of the Earth. On a true Indiana Jones-style quest, Dr. Hawass will put his own life in jeopardy for the sake of discovery
86) White wolf
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Journey to the snow-covered slopes of Canada's Ellesmere Island to observe a remarkable pack of white arctic wolves. Shielded by their remote location and inhospitable climate, these wild animals have not yet learned to fear man.
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Packed with ingenious scientific work and spectacular fossils, NOVA's Ice Age Death Trap reveals intimate secrets of the life and death of North America's most exotic and extreme creatures: mastodons, saber tooth cats and camels, giant bison with six-foot horns, and ground sloths as big as elephants. Most tantalizing of all, the team unearths startling and controversial evidence of what may be the earliest humans ever to venture into the untamed wilderness...
Pub. Date
2006.
Description
For centuries, the name of Judas Iscariot has meant treachery and deceit. Hidden for nearly two thousand years, an ancient Gospel emerges from the sands of Egypt that tells a very different version of the last days of Jusus and questions the portrait of Judas Iscariot as the evil apostle.
90) Pearl Harbor
Pub. Date
c2001
Description
Just how true-to-life are the stories of the movie Pearl Harbor? Through riveting archival footage this documentation will help you explore why the Japanese attached, why the U.S. was caught off guard, and how Americans responded. From the air battles over Europe to the attack on Pearl Harbor and Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this exciting program parallels the movie story to the real-life terror, tragedy and heroism.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
The cat is probably the most beloved animal in history, worshipped by ancient Egyptians and coveted by sea captains and farmers. Today, cats are adored for their beauty and unique personalities, but the soul of a killer still lurks inside. Learn what your cat may get up to when it slips out of the house.
From Florida to the outback of Australia, domestic cats and their feral cousins are stalking some creatures to the brink of extinction. Discover...
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Discover fascinating new clues about the lives of the prehistoric giants who once ruled the Earth. From the discovery of one of the most intact dinosaur mummies ever found to revealing replicas of the monstrous T. rex and CGI recreations of the most bizarre dinosaurs that ever lived, this anthology is a thrilling journey through the ages that will entice any dinosaur enthusiast. Includes interactive timeline; Prehistoric Predators: Monster Shark;...
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
The Serengeti in northern Tanzania is one of the world's last great wildlife refuges, teeming with crocs, leopards, cheetahs-- and one of the biggest lion populations in Africa, with approximately 3,500 lions in 300 prides. But one pride looms large in the Serengeti kingdom: a single dynasty ruling the plains to which hundreds of lions trace their roots. Experience the Serengeti through their eyes and discover how this great pride is exploding in...