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1999
Battle for Midway
Episode 9 - 12-29-1999
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Hindenburg
Episode 8 - 12-26-1999
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Lost Ships of the Mediterranean
Episode 7 - 12-25-1999
Off the coast of Israel, the oldest shipwrecks ever found in the Mediterranean offer clues to an ancient biblical civilization.
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Beyond 2000 - The New Explorers
Episode 6 - 12-22-1999
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Tempest from the Deep
Episode 5 - 10-03-1999
Depicts the impact a hurricane had on California's marine mammals and kelp forests.
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Avalanche: The White Death
Episode 4 - 5-02-1999
Talks about understanding and surviving the lethal phenomenon known as the avalanche.
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Hidden World of the Bengal Tiger
Episode 3 - 4-10-1999
A look at one tigress's struggle to raise cubs and survive in the wild.
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Dolphins: The Wild Side
Episode 2 - 2-13-1999
Follows dolphins as they fight for mates, hunt food, and clash with other dolphin species.
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Heroes of the High Frontier
Episode 1 - 1-30-1999
Looks at the brief history of rain forest research.
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1998
Colossal Claw
Episode 9 - 11-13-1998
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Untold Stories of World War II
Episode 8 - 11-11-1998
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Ancient Graves: Voices of the Dead
Episode 7 - 11-08-1998
Ancient human grave sites have been uncovered all over the world.
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Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Episode 6 - 5-29-1998
Scientists recreate the ancient ritual of mummification to see how the bodies of the pharaohs were preserved.
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Storm of the Century
Episode 5 - 5-08-1998
A catastrophic storm hits a 1200 mile swath from Florida to Canada
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Dragons of the Galapagos
Episode 4 - 5-01-1998
Looks at the iguanas of the Galapagos Islands.
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Treasures of the Deep
Episode 3 - 4-26-1998
An expedition in the Mediterranean to uncover eight ancient Roman wrecks.
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Sea Monsters: Search for the Giant Squid
Episode 2 - 2-25-1998
This documentary looks at the efforts to find a live giant squid in nature.
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America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Goodbye
Episode 1 - 1-24-1998
America's endangered creatures are captured in this tale of animals losing their struggles with man.
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1997
Foxes of the Kalahari
Episode 6 - 12-07-1997
Africa's Kalahari Desert is one of the harshest places in the world. When the desert dries out after the rainy season the bat-eared fox must outsmart hungry jackals, cheetahs, and lions for its next meal.
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Spitting Mad: Wild Camel of the Andes
Episode 5 - 11-30-1997
Looks at the dangerous existence of the Andean guanaco.
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Sonoran Desert: A Violent Eden
Episode 4 - 9-27-1997
The Sonoran Desert's spectacular landscape supports a community of plant and animal life including the Saguaro cactus, nectar bat, and Gila monster.
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Volcano: Nature's Inferno
Episode 3 - 5-19-1997
A firsthand look at volcanoes throughout the world.
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Tigers of the Snow
Episode 2 - 4-05-1997
Ventures into coastal Siberia to track down the Siberian Tiger.
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Asteroids: Deadly Impact
Episode 1 - 2-25-1997
Looks at the career of geologist Eugene Shoemaker, and how searching the sky for a cosmic bullet, it led to his discovery, with his wife Carolyn, of the famous Shoemaker-Levy comet and the confirmation of asteroid impact craters on Earth.
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1996
Inside the White House
Episode 10 - 1-31-1996
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Tsunami: Killer Wave
Episode 9 - 2-01-1996
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Dinosaur Hunters
Episode 8 - 1-01-1996
An archaeological expedition into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, uncovering one of the greatest dinosaur graveyards in the world.
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Okavango: Africa's Wild Oasis
Episode 7 - 11-27-1996
A large delta, Okavango, nourishes thousands of weary animals.
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Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria
Episode 6 - 11-25-1996
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Arctic Kingdom: Life at the Edge
Episode 5 - 5-15-1996
The polar bear prowls one of the most forbidding places on the planet.
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Beauty and the Beasts: A Leopard's Story
Episode 4 - 3-17-1996
Leopard and warthog enter a predator versus prey battle on the plains.
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Russia's Last Tsar
Episode 3 - 3-06-1996
The Romanovs ruled imperial Russia until the rise of communism violently ended the rule of royalty.
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Last Feast of the Crocodiles
Episode 2 - 2-07-1996
When drought strikes, an increasing crowd of thirsty animals compete for the last pool in the riverbed.
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Wildlife Warriors
Episode 1 - 1-17-1996
Follows the struggle to save Africa's endangered animals.
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1995
Cyclone!
Episode 5 - 11-29-1995
Chronicles some of the world's most shocking storms with live footage.
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The Great Indian Railway
Episode 4 - 5-17-1995
Documentary on the history and uses of railroads in India.
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Secrets of the Wild Panda
Episode 3 - 3-29-1995
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Great White Shark
Episode 2 - 3-01-1995
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30 Years of National Geographic Specials
Episode 1 - 1-25-1995
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1994
Nature's Fury
Episode 5 - 2-01-1994
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Last Voyage of the Lusitania
Episode 4 - 3-22-1994
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Jewels of the Caribbean Sea
Episode 3 - 4-13-1994
Many know that islands of the Caribbean sea are places of surprising beauty. But not it is common knowledge that deeply under water among coral reefs that surround islands, the enormous reign of the rarest stationed oneself, on anything not alike creatures.
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Reflections on Elephants
Episode 2 - 2-09-1994
Captures the roaming elephant herds on their journey across the bush country.
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Giant Bears of Kodiak Island
Episode 1 - 1-12-1994
The largest carnivore on Earth, the Kodiak bear lives on Alaska's mountainous Kodiak Island.
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1993
The Power of Water
Episode 4 - 11-10-1993
Presentation of man's relationship to fresh water.
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Survivors of the Skeleton Coast
Episode 3 - 4-14-1993
Follow Des and Jen Bartlett as they explore this unique area of Africa where the desert meets the sea.
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Keepers of the Wild
Episode 2 - 2-17-1993
Profiles the keepers of endangered wild species.
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Lost Kingdoms of the Maya
Episode 1 - 1-20-1993
The story of the Mayans is told based on the ancient stone writings by the Maya themselves. Early finds hinted toward a peace loving civilization in sync with nature. But further finds indicate it was quite opposite.
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1992
Kangaroo Comeback
Episode 5 - 11-23-1992
Follows a red kangaroo mother and her joey.
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Mysteries Underground
Episode 4 - 11-18-1992
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Braving Alaska
Episode 3 - 4-29-1992
Four families have turned their backs on civilization to fulfill their dreams of living off the land in Alaska.
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The Mexicans: Through Their Eyes
Episode 2 - 2-26-1992
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Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas
Episode 1 - 1-22-1992
National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.
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1991
Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise
Episode 5 - 11-13-1991
Explores the Hawaiian Islands that have produced an explosion of wildlife.
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The Soul of Spain
Episode 4 - 5-15-1991
This program spans Spain to celebrate its history, culture, and traditions.
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Splendid Stones
Episode 3 - 3-13-1991
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Great Lakes, Fragile Seas
Episode 2 - 2-06-1991
Covers the Great Lakes and the wildlife and people that surround them.
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Cats: Caressing the Tiger
Episode 1 - 1-09-1991
Documentary on the domestic cat, one of the most popular of pets.
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1990
Antarctic Wildlife Adventure
Episode 5 - 12-15-1990
A family of naturalists aboard a 50-foot schooner journey through the islands of the pristine Antarctic peninsula.
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Voices of Leningrad
Episode 4 - 4-04-1990
Leningrad (St. Petersburg) today is facing the changes sweeping the former Soviet Union.
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Journey to the Forgotten River
Episode 3 - 3-07-1990
After a drought, scores of animals set out in search of water.
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Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods
Episode 2 - 2-07-1990
National Geographic Documentary about Bali the tiny island in the Indonesian archipelago. Exploring the extraordinary culture of this island paradise that is made up of two thousand square miles of spectacular mountains, enticing beaches, and flourishing rice terraces.
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Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest
Episode 1 - 1-10-1990
When seasonal rains come to South America, the Amazon River overflows to create an ecosystem unlike any other.
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1989
Search for the Battleship Bismarck
Episode 6 - 4-16-1989
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Serengeti Diary
Episode 5 - 4-12-1989
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Those Wonderful Dogs
Episode 4 - 3-08-1989
Dogs have served humankind in more ways than any other animal. You'll see loyal canines at work as they search for buried victims of an earthquake disaster, assist the physically disabled, and pull sleds in the blizzard conditions of Alaska. Find out how dogs are trained to "act" on the Lassie television show, and meet dogs that served as messengers on the battlefields of WWII.
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Elephant
Episode 3 - 2-15-1989
An in-depth look at the magnificent elephant, the largest and strongest land animal.
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Baka: People of the Forest
Episode 2 - 1-18-1989
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Cameramen Who Dared
Episode 1 - 1-08-1989
Documents cameramen who risk their lives in order to capture deadly animals, combat, and natural disasters.
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1988
Australia's Improbable Animals
Episode 8 - 11-15-1988
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The Explorers: A Century of Discovery
Episode 7 - 10-12-1988
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Australia's Aborigines
Episode 6 - 7-11-1988
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Mysteries of Mankind
Episode 5 - 4-20-1988
Investigation about the origin of Man and his evolutionary process, taking into account the new techniques that allow to determine the age of fossils, bones and footprints, and reconstruct a face from its skull.
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Inside the Soviet Circus
Episode 4 - 3-09-1988
Covers Moscow's Circus School and the magic of the performances that delight millions.
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The Rhino War
Episode 3 - 2-28-1988
How Kenya and Zimbabwe wage war against heavily armed gangs that have swept through Africa destroying the black rhino population.
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Australia's Twilight of the Dreamtime
Episode 2 - 2-10-1988
Covers a spiritual culture based upon reverence for the land and the spiritual dimension known as the Dreamtime.
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African Odyssey
Episode 1 - 1-20-1988
A pursuit of scientific studies of lions and brown hyenas.
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1987
Treasures from the Past
Episode 4 - 4-15-1987
Reclaims history with talented artisans, collectors, and dreamers who restore masterpieces of the past century.
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The Grizzlies
Episode 3 - 3-11-1987
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In the Shadow of Vesuvius
Episode 2 - 2-11-1987
Documentary explores the history surrounding the destruction of Pompeii and its inhabitants in 79 A.D. by the volcano Vesuvius.
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Lions of the African Night
Episode 1 - 1-14-1987
Captures lion behavior such as care of the young, struggle for food, and interplay with other animals.
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1986
Realm of the Alligator
Episode 6 - 4-16-1986
A swampland on the Georgia-Florida border is ruled by the fearsome alligator.
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Quest for the Atocha
Episode 5 - 3-23-1986
A search for the treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha.
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Jerusalem: Within These Walls
Episode 4 - 3-12-1986
A view of Jerusalem and its people, a product of 3000 years of history and religious faith.
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Creatures of the Mangrove
Episode 3 - 2-12-1986
Shows the ecosystem of mangrove trees, including fiddler crabs, proboscis monkeys, and mudskippers.
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Chesapeake Borne
Episode 2 - 1-15-1986
Observes the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Shows how the region's main industry, crabbing, shapes lives.
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Secrets of the Titanic
Episode 1 - 1-03-1986
Consists of historical photos and footage of the massive steamer, the exploration by Dr. Robert Ballard, and a look inside the ship itself.
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1985
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Miraculous Machines
Episode 4 - 4-10-1985
Presents current trends in computers, robotics, and experimental programs.
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Ballad of the Irish Horse
Episode 3 - 3-06-1985
Focuses on the horses of Ireland and their role in the history, culture, and tradition of the Irish people.
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Four Americans in China
Episode 2 - 2-13-1985
Documents four Americans who work or study in China after the resumption of diplomacy between the United States and China.
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India: Land of the Tiger
Episode 1 - 1-16-1985
Gives an intimate portrait of the tiger in India.
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1984
Flight of the Whooping Crane
Episode 4 - 4-04-1984
Shows the endangered whooping crane's perilous migratory path.
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Return to Everest
Episode 3 - 3-07-1984
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay return to Everest to celebrate their historic ascent.
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Love Those Trains
Episode 2 - 2-08-1984
Covers the history of trains from steam engines to diesels, nostalgically remembering the days when trains bridged the continents, empowered the pioneers, and ferried troops. Also follows the iconic Orient Express on one of its routes.
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Among the Wild Chimpanzees
Episode 1 - 1-01-1984
Follow two landmark decades of Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees.
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1983
Born of Fire
Episode 4 - 2-16-1983
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Save the Panda
Episode 3 - 2-12-1983
Track the elusive and endangered giant panda and learn how man can increase its chances of survival.
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Australia's Animal Mysteries
Episode 2 - 2-09-1983
Watch some of the creatures unique to Australia's shores as investigators and scientists probe the secrets of this infinitely varied wildlife.
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Rain Forest
Episode 1 - 1-01-1983
Covers the wonders of the rain forests of Costa Rica such as basilisk lizards, leaf-cutting ants, and howler monkeys.
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1982
The Thames
Episode 4 - 4-07-1982
Deals with the history of England as seen through places located near the Thames River.
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Polar Bear Alert
Episode 3 - 3-10-1982
Shows how Canadians learn to coexist with the polar bears that migrate each year through their town.
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Egypt: Quest for Eternity
Episode 2 - 1-20-1982
Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Sphynx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the river path to the Land of the Dead, the pharaohs and queens' tombs, as well as egyptologysts' interpretation of Ancient Egypt mysteries.
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The Sharks
Episode 1 - 1-13-1982
A special expedition to study these fish of legend and challenge myths surrounding them. Journeys in a specially designed cage to observe sharks at close range, experimenting with a stainless steel suit to survive a shark attack.
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1981
Gorilla
Episode 4 - 4-08-1981
Calls attention to the gorilla, which is on the verge of extinction. Profiles a team working on the mountain gorilla project.
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National Parks: Playground or Paradise
Episode 3 - 3-11-1981
Presents both sides of the ongoing debate over the use of the national parks.
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Living Treasures of Japan
Episode 2 - 2-11-1981
Profiles 9 Japanese artisans who are charged with teaching and exhibiting their works.
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Etosha: Place of Dry Water
Episode 1 - 1-07-1981
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1980
African Wildlife
Episode 5 - 4-08-1980
Filmed at Namibia's Etosha National Park this video takes a look at a wide selection of wildlife, including zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest, lions and elephants.
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The Superliners: Twilight of an Era
Episode 4 - 4-07-1980
A look to the past when ocean liners such as the Queen Mary and the Normandie ruled the Atlantic, setting standards of taste, luxury, and efficiency.
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The Invisible World
Episode 3 - 3-03-1980
There are invisible things that the human eye cannot perceive because they are too small, too large, too fast, too slow, or beyond the spectrum of visible light.
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Mysteries of the Mind
Episode 2 - 2-04-1980
Examines the chemical and genetic components of mental disorders and shows some of the latest biomedical research into the mysteries of the brain.
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Dive to the Edge of Creation
Episode 1 - 1-08-1980
1 hour-long TV special about deep sea exploration of the Galapagos Rift (1980).
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1979
The Tigris Expedition: In Search of Our Beginnings
Episode 4 - 4-01-1979
Follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl's crew as they sail their reed boat over routes believed to have been followed by Sumerian traders 5000 years ago.
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Last Stand in Eden
Episode 3 - 3-04-1979
Shows how drought, poachers, and conflict have forced the elephants of east Africa to migrate.
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Hong Kong: A Family Portrait
Episode 2 - 1-28-1979
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Gold!
Episode 1 - 1-07-1979
Shows how gold is mined and how it affects our lives.
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1978
The Living Sands of Namib
Episode 3 - 1-23-1978
Explores a remote coastal desert and teaches about the amazing survival techniques of the wasps, geckos, and plants.
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The Great Whales
Episode 2 - 1-16-1978
Deals with Whales all over the world, their lives, habits, and man's relationship with them.
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The Legacy of L.S.B. Leakey
Episode 1 - 1-09-1978
Covers the life and career of anthropologist Louis Leakey.
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1977
Yukon Passage
Episode 4 - 12-05-1977
Follows adventurers as they travel through Canada and Alaska along the Yukon River into the Arctic Circle.
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The Volga
Episode 3 - 3-08-1977
Describes the heartland of the former Soviet Union including the villages and cities along the Volga River.
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The New Indians
Episode 2 - 2-15-1977
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Voyage of the Hokule'a
Episode 1 - 1-18-1977
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1976
Treasure!
Episode 3 - 12-07-1976
A crew is searching for millions in gold and silver that sank when a hurricane seized a Spanish galleon in 1622.
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The Animal Nobody Loved
Episode 2 - 2-10-1976
Explores how animals such as the coyote, rattlesnake, and wild mustang are feared and hated by some but loved by others.
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Search for the Great Apes
Episode 1 - 1-13-1976
Examines efforts to discover new facts about the behavior of gorillas and orangutans.
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