National Geographic: Explore Your Mind - History And People

Includes: "The New World: Nightmare In Jamestown" - It's a story of bubonic plague, starvation, espionage and cannibalism - and the founding of America's first colony. In 1607, a handful of English adventurers set sail across the Atlantic, expecting a paradise teeming with gold and riches. Now, 400 years later, the latest discoveries reveal the true story of Jamestown. "King Tut's Final Secrets" - It is perhaps the most intriguing story to have ever emerged from ancient Egypt - the mystery behind the famed boy King Tutankhamun. Why did he die so young? Was he murdered? And is there an explanation of the legendary curse said to follow those who found his tomb centuries later? "Blackbeard, Terror At Sea" - charts the exploits of Englishman Edward Teach, an intelligent and charismatic leader who confounded the powers of England and Virginia as he overtook and pillaged 40 ships in two years, stealing hidden cargo and precious exports to and from the Caribbean. "Great Inca Rebellion" - According to traditional accounts, the mighty Inca were swiftly wiped out by a small band of Spanish conquistadors. But new evidence has been unearthed that supports a different version of the story. "Air Force One" - With exclusive access to the "flying White House," the film gets up close and personal with passengers and crew, from stewards to Presidents."Air Force One" will take you across a continent and through history as it celebrates the legacy of the world's most powerful plane. "Madness Of Henry VIII" - Handsome, athletic, and beloved by his subjects, the young King Henry the VIII had it all - then threw it all away in a reign poisoned by erotic obsession, willful cruelty and cold-blooded murder. Relive the splendor an decadence of the Tudor court as dramatic recreations and insights from leading experts reveal the stunning tale of the King's all-consuming passion for his Queen's young lady-in-waiting, Anne Boleyn. "Napoleon's Final Battle" - Napoleon Bonaparte's astonishing rise to power made him an absolute ruler unmatched since the days of the Roman Caesars. But by 1814, an alliance of implacable enemies had conquered the "Corsican ogre" and banished him to the tiny island prison of Elba. Napoleon, however, was anything but defeated. "Wrath Of The Tsar: Peter The Great" - Now journey into the wartime chaos, political intrigue and social upheaval of 17th century Russia as Peter bursts onto the scene to single-handedly wrench his benighted nation from medieval darkness and guide it into the brilliant light of the modern, Western age. Empress Of Ambition: Catherine The Great" - Catherine the Great's stunning rise to power was fueled by cold-blooded murder, artful treachery and infamous sexual intrigue. Yet her legacy to Russia would be one of social enlightenment and economic progress.

Interactive Maps.

• Interactive "Air Force One" Photo Tour
• "Fact vs. Folklore"
• Interactive Timelines: "The Life of Catherine the Great", "The Life of Henry VIII", "The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte", and "The Life of Peter the Great"
• Bonus Programs: "Return Of The Mummy" and "John Smith's Voyage Of Discovery".