History & Exploration

History & Exploration

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National Geographic moves beyond history books and headlines to unlock ancient mysteries and provide compelling perspectives on world-changing events.
20081 season
7+
22 episodes
  • 1. Across the Atlantic: Behind the Lindbergh Legend

    1. Across the Atlantic: Behind the Lindbergh Legend

    Relive the story behind Charles Lindbergh's epic and daring New York-Paris flight in 1927.
    Relive the story behind Charles Lindbergh's epic and daring New York-Paris flight in 1927.
    TV-G
    54min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 2. Air Force One

    2. Air Force One

    Take an exclusive tour inside the President's private plane and explore its rich history.
    Take an exclusive tour inside the President's private plane and explore its rich history.
    TV-G
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 3. Ambassador: Inside the Embassy

    3. Ambassador: Inside the Embassy

    Travel behind the scenes for unprecedented access to American diplomats at work overseas.
    Travel behind the scenes for unprecedented access to American diplomats at work overseas.
    TV-G
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 4. Australia's Aborigines

    4. Australia's Aborigines

    Witness as Gagudju Aborigines transfer their cultural knowledge to what may be their last generation.
    Witness as Gagudju Aborigines transfer their cultural knowledge to what may be their last generation.
    7+
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 5. Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods

    5. Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods

    Explore the culture of Bali where religion, art, music and dance are woven into daily life.
    Explore the culture of Bali where religion, art, music and dance are woven into daily life.
    7+
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 6. Blood Diamonds (Diamonds of War)

    6. Blood Diamonds (Diamonds of War)

    Trace the deadly path of the world's most precious stones.
    Trace the deadly path of the world's most precious stones.
    TV-PG
    56min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 7. Civil War Gold

    7. Civil War Gold

    The captivating story of the discovery of the S.S. Republic and the fortune it carried
    The captivating story of the discovery of the S.S. Republic and the fortune it carried
    TV-G
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 8. Destination Space

    8. Destination Space

    From space pioneers to modernday missions, it's a thrilling look at man's quest to conquer space.
    From space pioneers to modernday missions, it's a thrilling look at man's quest to conquer space.
    TV-G
    1 h 18 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 9. The FBI

    9. The FBI

    Explore the top-secret world of the FBI with unprecedented access.
    Explore the top-secret world of the FBI with unprecedented access.
    TV-PG
    56min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 10. Great Indian Railway

    10. Great Indian Railway

    Journey on one of the world's largest railways through the cultural heart of India.
    Journey on one of the world's largest railways through the cultural heart of India.
    7+
    1 h 53 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 11. In Search of Easter

    11. In Search of Easter

    Journey back to ancient Jerusalem to investigate the mystery of Easter.
    Journey back to ancient Jerusalem to investigate the mystery of Easter.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 12. Inside Mecca

    12. Inside Mecca

    An intimate look at the Islamic spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca.
    An intimate look at the Islamic spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca.
    TV-G
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 13. Inside the Pentagon

    13. Inside the Pentagon

    Gain "Top Secret" access to the nerve center of the American military.
    Gain "Top Secret" access to the nerve center of the American military.
    TV-PG
    1 h 31 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 14. Inside the US Secret Service

    14. Inside the US Secret Service

    Peer inside the insulated world of the U.S. Secret Service.
    Peer inside the insulated world of the U.S. Secret Service.
    TV-PG
    1 h 32 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 15. Inside the Vatican

    15. Inside the Vatican

    A rare glimpse inside the secret archives and private chapels of the Vatican.
    A rare glimpse inside the secret archives and private chapels of the Vatican.
    TV-G
    1 h 29 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 16. Inside the White House

    16. Inside the White House

    A revealing look inside the most famous house in America.
    A revealing look inside the most famous house in America.
    TV-G
    1 h 26 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 17. Iraq's Lost Treasure

    17. Iraq's Lost Treasure

    Lisa Ling travels to post-invasion Iraq to search of the ancient Treasure of Nimrud.
    Lisa Ling travels to post-invasion Iraq to search of the ancient Treasure of Nimrud.
    TV-PG
    44min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 18. The Last Royals

    18. The Last Royals

    Journey inside the palace gates for an intimate look at the world's remaining monarchies.
    Journey inside the palace gates for an intimate look at the world's remaining monarchies.
    TV-G
    56min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 19. Love Those Trains

    19. Love Those Trains

    Celebrate the once-thundering trains that bridged the world's continents.
    Celebrate the once-thundering trains that bridged the world's continents.
    7+
    57min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 20. Nightmare in Jamestown

    20. Nightmare in Jamestown

    Explore the dramatic true story behind the settlement of Jamestown.
    Explore the dramatic true story behind the settlement of Jamestown.
    TV-PG
    51min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 21. Phantom Quest: The Search for Extra Terrestrials

    21. Phantom Quest: The Search for Extra Terrestrials

    National Geographic goes in search of answers to the question: Are we alone in the universe?
    National Geographic goes in search of answers to the question: Are we alone in the universe?
    7+
    32min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • 22. Search for the Ultimate Survivor

    22. Search for the Ultimate Survivor

    Fascinating new discoveries that help shed light on the mysteries of our origins.
    Fascinating new discoveries that help shed light on the mysteries of our origins.
    TV-PG
    1 h 34 min
    Jan 1, 2008
  • History & Exploration
    20081 season
    National Geographic moves beyond history books and headlines to unlock ancient mysteries and provide compelling perspectives on world-changing events.
    Creators and Cast
    Studio
    National Geographic
    Reviews
    4.4 out of 5 stars

    11 global ratings

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    Content advisory
    7+
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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