Coyote, Peter

Looks at intelligence and discusses advances in neurosciences.

A comprehensive look at the legendary politicans and statesmen who played a pivotal role in the creation of America.

Traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. Using archival photographs, first-person accounts of historical characters, personal memories and analysis from more than 40 interviews, and what Burns believes is the most stunning cinematography in Florentine Films' history, the series chronicles the steady addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them and save them from destruction.

Chronicles the period of Prohibition in the United States and details the lengths to which citizens went to manufacture and sell illegal alcohol. Uses Prohibition as a means of discussing government and what its true role should be.

Examines the causes and consequences of the American dust bowl in the 1930s.

Traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. Using archival photographs, first-person accounts of historical characters, personal memories and analysis from more than 40 interviews, and what Burns believes is the most stunning cinematography in Florentine Films' history, the series chronicles the steady addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them and save them from destruction.

Explores recent findings in biology, genetics, and paleontology that give new insights into how animal life evolved on earth.

Describes advances in genetic technology--such as cloning--and explores the ethical considerations surrounding them.

Reviews the day to day lives of grizzly bears in Alaska and Wyoming.