National Geographic Specials

Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West

Ambassador: Inside the Embassy

Alaska!

Yankee Sails Across Europe

Grizzly!

Winged World

Amazon

The Lonely Dorymen: Portugal's Men of the Sea

America's Wonderlands: The National Parks

Reptiles and Amphibians

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Australia: The Timeless Land

Polynesian Adventure

The Mystery of Animal Behavior

Siberia: The Lost Horizon

Wild River

Holland Against the Sea

Zoos of the World

The Great Mojave Desert

Journey to the High Arctic

Monkeys, Apes & Man

The Last Tribes of Mindanao

Man of Serengeti

The Last Vikings

Strange Creatures of the Night

The Violent Earth

The Haunted West

Wind Raiders of the Sahara

Journey to the Outer Limits

The Big Cats

Bushmen of the Kalahari

The Incredible Machine Human Machine

This Britain: Heritage of the Sea

Search for the Great Apes

Examines efforts to discover new facts about the behavior of gorillas and orangutans.

The Animal Nobody Loved

Explores how animals such as the coyote, rattlesnake, and wild mustang are feared and hated by some but loved by others.

Treasure!

A crew is searching for millions in gold and silver that sank when a hurricane seized a Spanish galleon in 1622.

Voyage of the Hokule'a

The New Indians

The Volga

Describes the heartland of the former Soviet Union including the villages and cities along the Volga River.

Yukon Passage

Follows adventurers as they travel through Canada and Alaska along the Yukon River into the Arctic Circle.

The Legacy of L.S.B. Leakey

Covers the life and career of anthropologist Louis Leakey.

The Great Whales

Deals with Whales all over the world, their lives, habits, and man's relationship with them.

The Living Sands of Namib

Explores a remote coastal desert and teaches about the amazing survival techniques of the wasps, geckos, and plants.

Gold!

Shows how gold is mined and how it affects our lives.

Hong Kong: A Family Portrait

Last Stand in Eden

Shows how drought, poachers, and conflict have forced the elephants of east Africa to migrate.

The Tigris Expedition: In Search of Our Beginnings

Follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl's crew as they sail their reed boat over routes believed to have been followed by Sumeri

Dive to the Edge of Creation

1 hour-long TV special about deep sea exploration of the Galapagos Rift (1980).

Mysteries of the Mind

Examines the chemical and genetic components of mental disorders and shows some of the latest biomedical research into t

The Invisible World

There are invisible things that the human eye cannot perceive because they are too small, too large, too fast, too slow,

The Superliners: Twilight of an Era

A look to the past when ocean liners such as the Queen Mary and the Normandie ruled the Atlantic, setting standards of t

African Wildlife

Filmed at Namibia's Etosha National Park this video takes a look at a wide selection of wildlife, including zebras, chee

Etosha: Place of Dry Water

Living Treasures of Japan

Profiles 9 Japanese artisans who are charged with teaching and exhibiting their works.

National Parks: Playground or Paradise

Presents both sides of the ongoing debate over the use of the national parks.

Gorilla

Calls attention to the gorilla, which is on the verge of extinction. Profiles a team working on the mountain gorilla pro

The Sharks

A special expedition to study these fish of legend and challenge myths surrounding them. Journeys in a specially designe

Egypt: Quest for Eternity

Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by mod

Polar Bear Alert

Shows how Canadians learn to coexist with the polar bears that migrate each year through their town.

The Thames

Deals with the history of England as seen through places located near the Thames River.

Rain Forest

Covers the wonders of the rain forests of Costa Rica such as basilisk lizards, leaf-cutting ants, and howler monkeys.

Australia's Animal Mysteries

Watch some of the creatures unique to Australia's shores as investigators and scientists probe the secrets of this infin

Save the Panda

Track the elusive and endangered giant panda and learn how man can increase its chances of survival.

Born of Fire

Among the Wild Chimpanzees

Follow two landmark decades of Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees.

Love Those Trains

Covers the history of trains from steam engines to diesels, nostalgically remembering the days when trains bridged the c

Return to Everest

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay return to Everest to celebrate their historic ascent.

Flight of the Whooping Crane

Shows the endangered whooping crane's perilous migratory path.

India: Land of the Tiger

Gives an intimate portrait of the tiger in India.

Four Americans in China

Documents four Americans who work or study in China after the resumption of diplomacy between the United States and Chin

Ballad of the Irish Horse

Focuses on the horses of Ireland and their role in the history, culture, and tradition of the Irish people.

Miraculous Machines

Presents current trends in computers, robotics, and experimental programs.

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Secrets of the Titanic

Consists of historical photos and footage of the massive steamer, the exploration by Dr. Robert Ballard, and a look insi

Chesapeake Borne

Observes the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Shows how the region's main industry, crabbing, s

Creatures of the Mangrove

Shows the ecosystem of mangrove trees, including fiddler crabs, proboscis monkeys, and mudskippers.

Jerusalem: Within These Walls

A view of Jerusalem and its people, a product of 3000 years of history and religious faith.

Quest for the Atocha

A search for the treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha.

Realm of the Alligator

A swampland on the Georgia-Florida border is ruled by the fearsome alligator.

Lions of the African Night

Captures lion behavior such as care of the young, struggle for food, and interplay with other animals.

In the Shadow of Vesuvius

Documentary explores the history surrounding the destruction of Pompeii and its inhabitants in 79 A.D. by the volcano Ve

The Grizzlies

Treasures from the Past

Reclaims history with talented artisans, collectors, and dreamers who restore masterpieces of the past century.

African Odyssey

A pursuit of scientific studies of lions and brown hyenas.

Australia's Twilight of the Dreamtime

Covers a spiritual culture based upon reverence for the land and the spiritual dimension known as the Dreamtime.

The Rhino War

How Kenya and Zimbabwe wage war against heavily armed gangs that have swept through Africa destroying the black rhino po

Inside the Soviet Circus

Covers Moscow's Circus School and the magic of the performances that delight millions.

Mysteries of Mankind

Investigation about the origin of Man and his evolutionary process, taking into account the new techniques that allow to

Australia's Aborigines

The Explorers: A Century of Discovery

Australia's Improbable Animals

Cameramen Who Dared

Documents cameramen who risk their lives in order to capture deadly animals, combat, and natural disasters.

Baka: People of the Forest

Elephant

An in-depth look at the magnificent elephant, the largest and strongest land animal.

Those Wonderful Dogs

Dogs have served humankind in more ways than any other animal. You'll see loyal canines at work as they search for burie

Serengeti Diary

Search for the Battleship Bismarck

Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest

When seasonal rains come to South America, the Amazon River overflows to create an ecosystem unlike any other.

Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods

National Geographic Documentary about Bali the tiny island in the Indonesian archipelago. Exploring the extraordinary cu

Journey to the Forgotten River

After a drought, scores of animals set out in search of water.

Voices of Leningrad

Leningrad (St. Petersburg) today is facing the changes sweeping the former Soviet Union.

Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

A family of naturalists aboard a 50-foot schooner journey through the islands of the pristine Antarctic peninsula.

Cats: Caressing the Tiger

Documentary on the domestic cat, one of the most popular of pets.

Great Lakes, Fragile Seas

Covers the Great Lakes and the wildlife and people that surround them.

Splendid Stones

The Soul of Spain

This program spans Spain to celebrate its history, culture, and traditions.

Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise

Explores the Hawaiian Islands that have produced an explosion of wildlife.

Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas

National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.

The Mexicans: Through Their Eyes

Braving Alaska

Four families have turned their backs on civilization to fulfill their dreams of living off the land in Alaska.

Mysteries Underground

Kangaroo Comeback

Follows a red kangaroo mother and her joey.

Lost Kingdoms of the Maya

The story of the Mayans is told based on the ancient stone writings by the Maya themselves. Early finds hinted toward a

Keepers of the Wild

Profiles the keepers of endangered wild species.

Survivors of the Skeleton Coast

Follow Des and Jen Bartlett as they explore this unique area of Africa where the desert meets the sea.

The Power of Water

Presentation of man's relationship to fresh water.

Giant Bears of Kodiak Island

The largest carnivore on Earth, the Kodiak bear lives on Alaska's mountainous Kodiak Island.

Reflections on Elephants

Captures the roaming elephant herds on their journey across the bush country.

Jewels of the Caribbean Sea

Many know that islands of the Caribbean sea are places of surprising beauty. But not it is common knowledge that deeply

Last Voyage of the Lusitania

Nature's Fury

30 Years of National Geographic Specials

Great White Shark

Secrets of the Wild Panda

The Great Indian Railway

Documentary on the history and uses of railroads in India.

Cyclone!

Chronicles some of the world's most shocking storms with live footage.

Wildlife Warriors

Follows the struggle to save Africa's endangered animals.

Last Feast of the Crocodiles

When drought strikes, an increasing crowd of thirsty animals compete for the last pool in the riverbed.

Russia's Last Tsar

The Romanovs ruled imperial Russia until the rise of communism violently ended the rule of royalty.

Beauty and the Beasts: A Leopard's Story

Leopard and warthog enter a predator versus prey battle on the plains.

Arctic Kingdom: Life at the Edge

The polar bear prowls one of the most forbidding places on the planet.

Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria

Okavango: Africa's Wild Oasis

A large delta, Okavango, nourishes thousands of weary animals.

Dinosaur Hunters

An archaeological expedition into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, uncovering one of the greatest dinosaur graveyards in the worl

Tsunami: Killer Wave

Inside the White House

Asteroids: Deadly Impact

Looks at the career of geologist Eugene Shoemaker, and how searching the sky for a cosmic bullet, it led to his discover

Tigers of the Snow

Ventures into coastal Siberia to track down the Siberian Tiger.

Volcano: Nature's Inferno

A firsthand look at volcanoes throughout the world.

Sonoran Desert: A Violent Eden

The Sonoran Desert's spectacular landscape supports a community of plant and animal life including the Saguaro cactus, n

Spitting Mad: Wild Camel of the Andes

Looks at the dangerous existence of the Andean guanaco.

Foxes of the Kalahari

Africa's Kalahari Desert is one of the harshest places in the world. When the desert dries out after the rainy season th

America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Goodbye

America's endangered creatures are captured in this tale of animals losing their struggles with man.

Sea Monsters: Search for the Giant Squid

This documentary looks at the efforts to find a live giant squid in nature.

Treasures of the Deep

An expedition in the Mediterranean to uncover eight ancient Roman wrecks.

Dragons of the Galapagos

Looks at the iguanas of the Galapagos Islands.

Storm of the Century

A catastrophic storm hits a 1200 mile swath from Florida to Canada

Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Scientists recreate the ancient ritual of mummification to see how the bodies of the pharaohs were preserved.

Ancient Graves: Voices of the Dead

Ancient human grave sites have been uncovered all over the world.

Untold Stories of World War II

Colossal Claw

Heroes of the High Frontier

Looks at the brief history of rain forest research.

Dolphins: The Wild Side

Follows dolphins as they fight for mates, hunt food, and clash with other dolphin species.

Hidden World of the Bengal Tiger

A look at one tigress's struggle to raise cubs and survive in the wild.

Avalanche: The White Death

Talks about understanding and surviving the lethal phenomenon known as the avalanche.

Tempest from the Deep

Depicts the impact a hurricane had on California's marine mammals and kelp forests.

Beyond 2000 - The New Explorers

Lost Ships of the Mediterranean

Off the coast of Israel, the oldest shipwrecks ever found in the Mediterranean offer clues to an ancient biblical civili

Hindenburg

Battle for Midway

Churchill's German Army

Over 10,000 Germans and Austrians served in the British Army in World War 2 fighting against the Nazi regime. These are