biography

Describes the project undertaken by historians, scientists, and artisans at Mount Vernon in 2005 to create accurate images of George Washington as he looked as a nineteen-year-old surveyor in the American wilderness, a forty-five-year-old general of the Continental Army, and the first president of the United States at fifty-seven, and reveals the results of their efforts.

Profiles the life and film career of Drew Barrymore, from her performance at the age of seven in "E.T." through her struggles with substance abuse and in relationships, and her many acting accomplishments.

Explores the life and accomplishments of political activist Elie Wiesel, who came of age during the time of World War II and the Nazi occupation of Europe, and experienced concentration camp persecution himself.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of chemist Dmitry Mendeleyev.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of physicist Isaac Newton.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of geneticist Gregor Mendel.

Discusses the life and discoveries of astronomer Johannes Kepler.

Discusses the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA and the scientists involved.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of Charles Darwin.