death and burial

Examines the life of Polish composer Frederic Chopin, focusing on his final years in Paris where he had lived since the age of twenty-one, and discussing his relationship with author George Sand, his rise and fall in popularity, and his illness and funeral.

Discusses the death of pioneering blood researcher Dr. Charles Drew who was killed in an automobile accident in 1950, looking at the legends that sprang up within hours of his death alleging that he was denied proper treatment because he was African-American.

Judy Shepard shares personal stories about her son Matthew's life and death, focusing on how she and her husband chose to honor their son's legacy after he was murdered in a brutal hate crime by becoming international gay rights activists.

Draws from firsthand accounts and original documents to examine the major events of 1603 in the history of Great Britian, discussing the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the rise of the Stuarts, the resurgence of the plague, witch hunts, the establishment of a new spice route, literary accomplishments, and other topics.

Discusses how Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, was blamed for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and describes how the hunt for Davis continued even after Lincoln's body was put in its final resting place.

Explores the mystery of what happened to American aviator Amelia Earhart, who vanished along with navigator Fred Noonan in 1937 while attempting to become the first pilot to fly around the world along the equator.

Computer science professor Randy Pausch, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, discusses how to overcome obstacles in one's life and achieve one's dreams.