Tells the story of ordinary people in four quintessentially American towns - Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; and Luverne, Minnesota - and examines the ways in which the Second World War touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America. The accompaning soundtrack recording includes war-era fovrites from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Nat 'King' Cole, as well as music from Edgar...

Veteran divers document historically significant shipwrecks from around the globe. Takes you to the bottom of the Baltic, Atlantic, and Pacific to look for vessels lost in three centuries. Careful never to remove relics from their final resting places, the divers record their finds. Learn the historical background of each ship and listen in as experts wrestle with the technical questions of each dive.

From the horror of 9/11 to the invasion of Iraq; the truth about WMD to the rise of an insurgency; the scandal of Abu Ghraib to the strategy of the surge. Reveals the defining stories of the "war on terror" in meticulous detail, and the political dramas that played out at the highest levels of power and influence. On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, the full saga will unfold in this special documentary analysis of one of the most challenging...

Explore the science, myths and mystery of this fearsome predator in 14 favorite Discovery Channel programs from Shark Week-- the series that has been exciting fans for 20 years.

Explores the history, psychology, and science behind what scares us most. Examines the roots of each fear, when the fear flourished, how the fear has changed over time, and how many of these fears have been manipulated to create mass hysteria.

World War II encompassed some of America's greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats. This is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war. Featuring nearly 30 of its greatest World War II documentaries, each packed with original archival footage, interviews with military experts and historians, and gripping reenactments.

"Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design."--Container.

The fast-growing field of epigenetics investigates hidden influences that could not only affect our health today but that of our descendants far into the future.

Peer into the world of ants with sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson to understand why some people consider ants the most successful life form on earth.

Utilizing rare diary entries, photographs, and modern-day re-enactments, The History Channel explores every aspect of the Civil War.