An examination of the prehistoric remains found in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, which functioned as "a complex ceremonial center, harmonized by extraordinary astronomical alignments of buildings and roads, and elegant light and shadow markings."--Container.

A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian casualties as well as footage of American POW's, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush...

This film chronicles a year in the life of a one-room schoolhouse in rural France, presided over by Georges Lopez, a devoted teacher responsible for nurturing a dozen children ages 3-11. The film sees the teacher as artist, and presents teaching as a form of love. Because along with reading, writing, and arithmetic, the children learn about what we think of as the basic values of civilization: reason, tolerance, learning, cooperation, and comradeship....

Computer-generated imagery, re-enactments, archival footage, and expert commentary provide political and historical context while helping to illustrate how construction progressed over time - and how it was suddenly demolished by civilians in 1989.

Examines the 1975 incident where armed FBI agents illegally entered the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, resulting in the deaths of a Native American and two FBI agents. Explores the controversy and potential abuse of justice surrounding the case of Leonard Peltier, who was the sole person in the incident convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Trains magazine goes west to Colorado's amazing railroads.

"River Lane's acting career is tanking fast. Determined to start fresh behind the camera, she'll take whatever job she can get, including filming a documentary about the picturesque town of Moose Springs. When mountaineer and Moose Springs local Easton Lockett sees what looks like a woman on her own in the wilderness, of course he offers to help. The last thing he expects is to interrupt a film shoot and earn River's wrath. But Easton has an idea:...

Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology in Iowa, and his business partner Frank Fritz, hunt down objects with historical, collectible, and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners. From a vintage Harley to a one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel, each treasure hunt uncovers weird and wonderful Americana, offering a glimpse into a little-known side of the antiques business. Along the way, Mike and Frank meet people whose own stories open...

Ami Ankilewitz was born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Thirty years later, now with the use of only a single finger, Ankilewitz return to the states to confront the childhood doctor who predicted his early demise of not living past the age of six. During his travels, he pursues a lifelong dream: to ride a Harley Davidson.

Shows footage of earthquakes, volcanoes, severe storms and tornadoes as National Geographic cameras travel the world, venturing to the brink of erupting volcanoes, into the paths of deadly pyroclastic flows, along massive fault lines, and aboard vehicles barreling toward massive tornadoes, all in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. Shows an erupting volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Travels in the Midwest's infamous "Tornado Alley" with...