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THE HOT ZONE, starring Julianna Margulies as Dr. Nancy Jaax, is inspired by a true story about the origins of Ebola, a highly infectious and deadly virus from the central African rainforest and its...

THE HOT ZONE, starring Julianna Margulies as Dr. Nancy Jaax, is inspired by a true story about the origins of Ebola, a highly infectious and deadly virus from the central African rainforest and its arrival on U.S. soil in 1989. When this killer suddenly appeared in monkeys in a scientific research lab in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., there was no known cure.

This release from National Geographic includes a collection of fascinating documentaries the animals that humans often feel the closest to: cats and dogs. The programs examine the history of pets...

This release from National Geographic includes a collection of fascinating documentaries the animals that humans often feel the closest to: cats and dogs. The programs examine the history of pets and humans, and how dogs and cats have evolved biologically over the hundreds of years that they've been part of peoples' home

It started as a crazy dream: Could a jetliner really fly using nothing more than solar energy? National Geographic goes inside the nearly 10-year journey of the engineers who created Solar Impulse...

It started as a crazy dream: Could a jetliner really fly using nothing more than solar energy? National Geographic goes inside the nearly 10-year journey of the engineers who created Solar Impulse HB-SIA, from the first brainstorming session until it took flight. Witness the success of the 26-hour flight a nonstop day-night-day sequence of the Solar Impulse plane that turned a crazy dream into a clean energy icon.

With three animal hospitals, husband-and-wife veterinarians Dr. Will Draper and Dr. Fran Tyler divide and conquer to treat the pets that flock to their practice. But running a successful vet...

With three animal hospitals, husband-and-wife veterinarians Dr. Will Draper and Dr. Fran Tyler divide and conquer to treat the pets that flock to their practice. But running a successful vet practice while juggling the demands of a busy family life -- which includes their four teens, four dogs, two cats, two restaurants and grandma down the street -- can lead to some hairy situations!

Just after 9/11, the U.S. was rocked by another deadly act of terrorism when letters containing anthrax were sent to unsuspecting victims. The anonymous assault claimed five lives and caused panic...

Just after 9/11, the U.S. was rocked by another deadly act of terrorism when letters containing anthrax were sent to unsuspecting victims. The anonymous assault claimed five lives and caused panic throughout the country. Despite inter-agency turf wars and several false leads, FBI investigators closed in on a shocking prime suspect: a scientist embedded in the top-security USAMRIID lab with unfettered access to the world's most deadly pathogens.

Over the centuries, horses have captured hearts and minds of the Irish people. Nurtured by the mild climate and rich grasses, the horses of Ireland have always flourished. From magnificent wild...

Over the centuries, horses have captured hearts and minds of the Irish people. Nurtured by the mild climate and rich grasses, the horses of Ireland have always flourished. From magnificent wild stallions to sturdy work ponies and the elegant racing thoroughbreds Ireland's horses are an enduring part of the country's history, work, and play. A romantic portrait of man and animal for viewers to treasure.

When it sank in the deep Atlantic during World War II, the Japanese submarine I-52 went to the bottom with over 100 lives and cargo that included two tons of gold. Now, a military veteran-turned-adve...

When it sank in the deep Atlantic during World War II, the Japanese submarine I-52 went to the bottom with over 100 lives and cargo that included two tons of gold. Now, a military veteran-turned-adventurer bucks the odds on a long-shot mission to solve a tantalizing mystery more than 50 years old, as he embarks on a deep-see search for a lost submarine and its cargo of gold. Plunge three miles to the ocean floor, and explore the sub's twisted remains in an effort to locate the shipment of...

A forensic breakthrough leads scientists back to the scene of a 5,000 year old murder on a glacier high in the European Alps. As three possible motives emerge, the story of the Iceman's violent...

A forensic breakthrough leads scientists back to the scene of a 5,000 year old murder on a glacier high in the European Alps. As three possible motives emerge, the story of the Iceman's violent death illuminates the origins of conflict in the Copper Age.

It all starts with one question: How will you make the world a better place? From household names to rising stars, meet the women who are changing our world. They live among primates in the...

It all starts with one question: How will you make the world a better place? From household names to rising stars, meet the women who are changing our world. They live among primates in the jungle...dive the oceans for clues to the health of our planet discover our human origins in African caves and test new technologies in outer space.

Once thundering trains bridged all the world's continents...helping to settle new lands and unite distant cultures. In Love Those Trains you'll celebrate their majesty past and present...even taking...

Once thundering trains bridged all the world's continents...helping to settle new lands and unite distant cultures. In Love Those Trains you'll celebrate their majesty past and present...even taking a first-class seat aboard the Orient Express!

You climb into bed, turn off the light, and close your eyes, but you can't fall asleep. For most of us, it's just one annoying night, but for people with fatal familial insomnia, or FFI, it's the...

You climb into bed, turn off the light, and close your eyes, but you can't fall asleep. For most of us, it's just one annoying night, but for people with fatal familial insomnia, or FFI, it's the beginning of the end. An extremely rare genetic disease passed down through generations, FFI's primary symptom is sleeplessness, but with a fatal twist: victims are dead within months. To understand FFI, National Geographic delves into the science of sleep the most elusive biological function we have...

Pete Souza is never far behind President Obama. In fact, sometimes he's ahead of him. As Obama's chief White House photographer, Souza is Obama's shadow. With unprecedented access, National...

Pete Souza is never far behind President Obama. In fact, sometimes he's ahead of him. As Obama's chief White House photographer, Souza is Obama's shadow. With unprecedented access, National Geographic follows Souza inside the Obama White House, aboard Air Force One, backstage at the State of the Union, and into the heart of the West Wing. Also featuring previous presidents and their official photographers, this revealing progra, spans half a century inside the Oval Office. It's a...

From America's coastline to exotic beaches around the world, the number of reported shark attacks has increased in the last half century. Many of the attacks are popping up in new and surprising...

From America's coastline to exotic beaches around the world, the number of reported shark attacks has increased in the last half century. Many of the attacks are popping up in new and surprising locations. When Sharks Attack investigates these terror-filled events, with underwater photography, compelling news archives, and gripping testimony exploring recent attacks to see what is affecting some of nature's most feared fish.

Follow intrepid explorer and filmmaker Shane Reynolds around the world as he searches for the last truly wild places on the planet. Episodes include Big Alaska, Ghosts of Madagascar, The Lost...

Follow intrepid explorer and filmmaker Shane Reynolds around the world as he searches for the last truly wild places on the planet. Episodes include Big Alaska, Ghosts of Madagascar, The Lost Jungle, Giants of the Sea, and Swamp Beasts.

In their 10th season as competitors, the Gloucester captains face an unprecedented challenge: making a living in a bluefin market that's struggling to rebound. The resilient fleet decides to work...

In their 10th season as competitors, the Gloucester captains face an unprecedented challenge: making a living in a bluefin market that's struggling to rebound. The resilient fleet decides to work together OBX-style to help each other catch. The five original boats are joined by a familiar mix of recent captains and a tuna legend, whose skills immediately puts the entire fleet on notice.

Up to one million gladiators are thought to have died in arenas across the Roman Empire. And, although fascination with gladiators has been high, the details of their lives and deaths remain...

Up to one million gladiators are thought to have died in arenas across the Roman Empire. And, although fascination with gladiators has been high, the details of their lives and deaths remain fragmentary. Now, with the discovery of an ancient Roman burial site containing 80 skeletons thought to be gladiator warriors, National Geographic recreates the world of the Roman arena and how six gladiators lived, fought and died.

Re-live the terrible WWII battle of Guadalcanal, as Dr. Robert Ballard conducts an undersea exploration of "Iron Bottom Sound" in the Southwestern Pacific. His expedition, assisted by the U.S. Navy,...

Re-live the terrible WWII battle of Guadalcanal, as Dr. Robert Ballard conducts an undersea exploration of "Iron Bottom Sound" in the Southwestern Pacific. His expedition, assisted by the U.S. Navy, located 14 U.S., Japanese, and Australian destroyers and cruisers lost for some 50 years. Veterans of the battle and military historians help identify the ships during an emotional reunion.

From out of the dusk and darkness of the night come more than half of all living things. Perceived as mysterious and supernatural, night creatures are masterpieces of adaptation... guided by their...

From out of the dusk and darkness of the night come more than half of all living things. Perceived as mysterious and supernatural, night creatures are masterpieces of adaptation... guided by their superior sense of sight, sound, and smell. Watch as National Geographic cameras reveal astonishing nocturnal scenes of the eerie vampire bat feeding on the blood of cattle, the great horned owl as it swoops down on its prey, and the wild hyena, Africa's well-known scavenger. Dare to enter the world...

With the brutal extremes of winter looming, naturalist Casey Anderson says good-bye to his grizzly bear companion Brutus, and treks deep into Yellowstone's backcountry to experience the park like...

With the brutal extremes of winter looming, naturalist Casey Anderson says good-bye to his grizzly bear companion Brutus, and treks deep into Yellowstone's backcountry to experience the park like most visitors never will. Casey braves severe cold, snowstorms and dangerous animal encounters as he explores how the park's diverse wildlife prepares for a long, harsh winter. On his more than 40-mile journey, Casey tracks the notoriously elusive mountain lion and follows wild grizzlies as they hunt...

From dancing puppies and wrestling kittens to musical monkeys and acrobatic lizards, each laugh-packed hour episode of Animals Doing Things combines Howie's lovable comedic genius with...

From dancing puppies and wrestling kittens to musical monkeys and acrobatic lizards, each laugh-packed hour episode of Animals Doing Things combines Howie's lovable comedic genius with never-before-seen clips of animals doing amazing, adorable and hilarious things! Each animal clip helps Howie set up and payoff a seemingly endless supply of jokes (like Tosh.0, America's Funniest Home Videos or The Soup for animals).

Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests and violence in Los Angeles, LA92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and...

Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests and violence in Los Angeles, LA92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely-seen footage. Produced by Oscar winner Simon Chinn and Emmy winner Jonathan Chinn and directed by Oscar winners Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin, the film brings a fresh perspective to a pivotal moment.

National Geographic separates fact from fiction to discover the real science behind climate change, the melting ice caps and why the intensity of tropical storms has increased by 50% in the past 30...

National Geographic separates fact from fiction to discover the real science behind climate change, the melting ice caps and why the intensity of tropical storms has increased by 50% in the past 30 years.

This exciting yet moving reality competition series follows six elite U.S. Boy Scouts as they compete against different adult men in a variety of Scout-based challenges. The Boy Scouts live by the...

This exciting yet moving reality competition series follows six elite U.S. Boy Scouts as they compete against different adult men in a variety of Scout-based challenges. The Boy Scouts live by the Scout Law, so the competitors are not only judged on if they can complete each challenge, but if they can complete the challenge the "Boy Scout way." The Boy Scouts look at the character of each adult as well as physical endurance, strength, agility and brains. This is a personal journey for our...

If you haven't heard of Plant 42, you are not alone. Go inside America's "black world" of off-the-record projects developed in secret. Host Jake Ward, editor of Popular Science, explores the...

If you haven't heard of Plant 42, you are not alone. Go inside America's "black world" of off-the-record projects developed in secret. Host Jake Ward, editor of Popular Science, explores the little-known projects still being built in America that are so confidential, some are said not to exist. His mission: to shine a light on the covert technology hidden all around us.