Presents Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax," a story that illustrates the consequences of pollution and shares the tale of the Lorax, who tried to protect his forest home from the Once-ler and his destructive ways.
Traces over five hundred years of American religious history, from the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the 2008 presidential election, exploring the complex interaction between religion and democracy in the United States.
Demonstrates a variety of techniques for preparing different foods, including how to grate, peel, shred, mix, baste, bread, brush, dredge, and marinate.
A look at heart disease in America, including the stories of people who have been stricken with it, new things that doctors are learning about it, and important strategies and personal tactics for improving heart health.
Explores the genesis of the Cold War, beginning with the "new world order" created by World War II. Hear Winston Churchill coin the famous phrase "iron curtain." Also analyze diplomatic responses to Communism, from the Truman Doctrine to NATO, and assess the crucial role of atomic weaponry. Includes ABC News archival footage, interviews with newsmakers, and commentary.
View the limitations of diplomacy and arms control that became evident at the Reykjavik Summit in 1986. Then see Romanian, Czech, and Lithuanian reforms set the stage for the Berlin Wall's destruction and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union. Includes ABC News archival footage, interviews with newsmakers, and commentary.
Look at tunnels through film footage, little-known facts and dramatic re-creations. Meet courageous engineers and see deadly disasters. Features Boston's "Big Dig, " the Holland Tunnel, the tunnel beneath the English Channel, and London's subway system.
