Explores the power, diversity, and ecological influence of the world's oceans, featuring two episodes that introduce the blue whale, the largest creature ever to live on the planet, and visiting the habitats of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Looks at beverages as a factor in the growing obesity problem, discussing the effects of beverages on weight gain, the nutritional value and calorie content of various drinks, and the benefits of drinking water.
Get the inside scoop on what stores do to get you to spend more at the checkout. Join Megan and Josh as they venture their way through the store with the same list to see who gets the better nutrition value and price.
Presents documentary footage of the landing of troops on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, and discusses the importance of the invasion to the outcome of World War II.
On October 29, 1929 - Black Monday, large and small investors alike lost corporate and personal fortunes when the stock market crashed. This program examines the reasons behind the crash and whether the crash was predictable.
Plunge miles below the surface of the North Atlantic and immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The world's greatest deep-sea scientists and award-winning filmmakers are your guides in a high-risk journey to the resting place of one of the darkest tragedies in history.
Examines the state of affairs in the United States following the Civil War, discussing race riots, the Ku Klux Klan, and other issues that arose during a time when the country was suppose to be reuniting but was still largely divided.
Presents a dramatic reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg, a clash that changed the course of the Civil War, and includes a reading of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address.".
Recounts America's World War II experience on the battlefield and at home, combining original, rarely seen color film footage with wartime radio broadcasts, and passages from diaries and letters written by participants.
