In honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the descendants of ordinary Americans go on an epic journey in search of their ancestors' personal Civil War, while their stories are dramatically brought to life as still photographs turn into moving pictures.
The trial and execution of Mary Surratt for her role in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln has long been a matter of debate and the question still remains - did Mary deserve to die? Watch a Preview >>
Journey to the Edge of the Universe
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Journey out of our atmosphere, past the moon and our neighbor planets, out of our solar system, to the nearest stars, nebulae and galaxies and beyond. Watch a Preview >>
Hooked: Chasing Marlin
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A pair of the world's best spear fishermen team up with two intrepid biologists, journeying into remote, shark-infested waters to try for a break-through in tagging science. Watch a Preview >>
Shark Men: Surfing with Sharks
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The crew of the Ocean pulls up off the beach at Malibu. With surfers and swimmers in clear view, the crew gets angling. They are looking to land another great white. Watch a Preview >>
China's Valley of the Kings
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Enter China's "Valley of the Kings," a world where mega-tombs of stupendous size once proclaimed the might of emperors. Watch a Preview >>
The Volcano Next Door
See the dangers inherent in living between active volcanoes and a methane-infused lake bed in this interactive graphic.
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