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At dusk, a pride of lions sets out to hunt. The camera captures intimate glimpses of lion behavior-care of the young, the struggle for food, and the interplay of the pride with other African bushveld animals. Filmed in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Mount Vesuvius, located in Southern Italy, has erupted 50 times since the time of the Roman Empire, making it Europe's most active volcano. Its most significant eruption, in 79 A.D., buried the great cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and essentially encapsulated an historic moment at the height of the Roman Empire. This moment is the main focus of National Geographic: In the Shadow of Vesuvius. After a brief introduction to the mountain's history, the cameras follow a group of archaeologists as they travel to the site of Pompeii and unearth several pristine artifacts that help piece together a clear vision of Roman society.
Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the grizzly. Explores the relationship between the bear and man.
Reclaim a piece of the past with talented artisans, collectors, and dreamers who restore masterpieces of a bygone era. You will fly the skies in a WWI bi-plane, drive in the glamorous Duesenberg automobile, ride a turn-of-the-century carousel, sail aboard a magnificent tall ship, and finally, promenade through the halls of a breathtaking Russian palace. Saved from obscurity, these priceless Treasures from the Past bring history to life once more.
