National Geographic Television
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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?
4) Alien deep
Publisher
[Distributed by] Gaiam/Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A five-part series on deep sea exploration from the people at National Geographic. Using cutting-edge tools and technologies, Dr. Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, travels to the most remote parts of the world's oceans, revealing new species, natural wonders and archeological finds.
5) Canyonlands
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. The stark landscape contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires, and spectacular canyons. The rugged terrain is also a history book of time. Its stories stretch from the geologic forces that created this land, to the beginnings of life on earth and from ancient people, to the cowboys and outlaws of the Old West. Venture beyond the tourist hotspots to discover...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
As world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart closed in on her record-setting attempt to fly around the world in July 1937, she disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean - vanishing without a trace. Did she run out of fuel and crash into the sea? Or could she have survived?
8) Blue earth
Series
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Travel around the world and back again with the mysterious, beautiful and gigantic creatures of our Blue Earth. Voyage beyond the blue into the darkest corners to explore Ocean Drifters, and journey to exotic places for colorful creatures among coral reefs in Jewels of the Caribbean Sean. Then, dive deep into the world of the largest animals on Earth, the Great Whales, and in Surviving Paradise: Hawaiian monk seals, find out what's causing one of...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"In the years since Machu Picchu was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, there have been countless theories about this Lost city of the Incas, yet it remains an enigma. NOVA joins a new generation of archaeologists as they probe areas of Machu Picchu that haven't been touched since the time of the Incas and unearth burials of the people who built the sacred site"--Container.
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Share the drama as daring adventurers from 97 countries attempt a seemingly impossible feat -- to cut through Panama's hostile terrain and join the Atlantic and Pacific oceans! By succeeding, they halve the distance of coast-to-coast water travel -- but formidable obstacles had to be conquered. See workers battle deadly swamps and risk their lives to blast apart enormous boulders blocking their way. Witness the massive fumigation campaign to wipe...
12) Sharks and lions
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Dramatic stories of survival among the biggest, most successful meat-eating predators in the world and how their biological imperative drives, shapes, and decides the fate of their world and ours.
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The lost tomb of Genghis Khan could be unearthed and destroyed at any time. Can engineer and explorer Albert Lin, equipped with cutting-edge technology and just a handful of obscure clues from ancient texts, find and protect the tomb of the Great Khan before it is destroyed? Lin's research leads him to search for a lost mountain-the Burkhan Khaldun, and make his most remarkable discovery, one that may solve an 800-year old mystery and cause waves...
14) Animal holiday
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Santa answers a whole sackful of kid's questions about animals who like to live in cold places. Penguins, whales, reindeer and walruses lend a hand with the answers as they sing along with their own versions of Christmas songs.
Publisher
National Geographic Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Journey deep behind battle lines to experience a different side of the Vietnam War - the side seen only through the lenses of North Vietnam photographers. Renowned British photojournalist Tim Page travels back to the land where he nearly lost his life to meet with North Vietnamese war photographers, revealing remarkable, never-before-seen photos and personal stories long hidden by time and tragedy.
Publisher
OnScreen Films
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Durante miles de años la humanidad ha utilizado la marihuana como una herramienta medicinal, espiritual y de ocio. Pero en la mayoría de los países esta planta es ilegal. Hoy en día se estima que más de 200 millones de personas fuman marihuana, logrando con esto ser la droga ilícita más consumida en el planeta. ¿Qué es lo que hace que esta planta sea tan atractiva? Algunos usuarios simplemente disfrutan la experiencia de alterar su...
Publisher
National Geographic Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A rare glimpse inside the secret archives and private chapels of the Vatican. Privileged accounts from Vatican officials, historians, and devoted individuals who work closely with Pope John Paul II provide insight into the remarkable history of the holy city and the unique traditions that have survived for nearly 2000 years.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Author Sebastian Junger and photographer Reza travel into Afghanistan for the last interview with the assassinated resistance leader, Ahmed Shah Massoud. Shows Taliban soldiers held by the Northern Alliance and refugees, who describe suffering under Taliban rule.