National Geographic Society

David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Leaf Architects unveils bats as you’ve never seen them before—tiny, furry, bright-white creatures that transform rainforest leaves into extraordinary living architectural designs. Through the eyes of biologist Bernal Rodríguez, who has dedicated decades to studying these hidden home builders, the film reveals astonishing behaviors captured on camera for the very first time: from delicate construction techniques to the vital role bats play in regenerating tropical forests. Blending breathtaking imagery with a story of passion and discovery, Leaf Architects invites audiences to witness the secret lives of bats and the wonders of nature they sustain.

High Seas Adventurer highlights Johnson's exciting life, beginning with his introduction to the sea aboard the PEKING in 1929. Around Cape Horn, a Mystic Seaport video released in 1984, chronicles that voyage on the Peking. Seven of Johnson's round-the-world voyages aboard the brigantine Yankee are charted and illustrated with National Geographic's striking footage of exotic stops in the South Pacific islands. Later, aboard the smaller ketch Yankee, we travel with the Johnsons through the inland waterways of Europe and up the ancient Nile. Captain Johnson's realistic yet openly optimistic view of life is captured, showing him to be a paragon of the sailor. Several members of the "family" crew recount how memorable it was to sail with the Johnsons, and relate their appreciation for the experience.

Additional footage and interviews on the making of Ocean.

Covers a spiritual culture based upon reverence for the land and the spiritual dimension known as the Dreamtime.

Profiles nine artisans and performing artists who are recognized by law as "holders of important intangible cultural properties" and are charged with publicly exhibiting their works and teaching their artistry to apprentices. Pays visits to a potter, a doll sculptor, a puppeteer, a papermaker, a koto musician, a swordmaker, a textile weaver and a dyer, a kabuki theater actor, and a bellmaker.

In the frozen heights of Canada’s tallest peak, an international team of scientists launches a daring expedition to unearth thousands of years of climate data in one record-breaking ice core. Glaciologist and National Geographic Explorer Alison Criscitiello is the brain and brawn behind this ambitious quest. As she leads her team on a 10-day climb up the mountain, through whiteout conditions and precarious icefalls, Ali and her team defeat the odds and reach Mt. Logan’s summit plateau where they camp for 16 days, while drilling in frigid conditions.

This was made for National Geographic and shows how Russians made their own rafts out of scrounged parts and then ran unbelievable whitewater. Starring the famous Bublik!

Stunning beauty has been present throughout the world of Tropical Africa, offering great riches do its biodiversity controlled by thorn trees, allowing both fauna and flora to evolve in Paradise of Thorns of Africa.

Fossils occur only rarely, are often hard to find, and are usually a challenge to understand. But they are important clues that can help us unlock the secret of our planet's past. Study and learn about these mysterious objects with anthropologist Dr. Donald C. Johanson in Fossils: Clues to the Past.

Retold throughout 3,000 years of human history, the tale of the Trojan War remains one of the most compelling stories in Western culture. Now, embark on a thrilling journey behind the legends with Beyond the Movie: TROY. Did Troy really exist? Join researchers for clues that could pinpoint Troy's location. Did the Trojan War actually happen? Search for answers as 19th-century con men and modern-day archaeologists unearth gold, war-ravaged ruins and nagging controversies. Was Helen of Troy a real person? Explore the extraordinary theory that a historic war was waged in the name of the "face that launched a thousand ships." Through powerful re-creations and fascinating insights from international scholars, step back in time to explore the astonishing truth behind the rise and fall of this legendary city.

Before the days of jet travel, magnificent ocean liners such as the 'Queen Mary' and the 'Normandie' reigned over the Atlantic, setting standards of taste, luxury, and efficiency. ... THE SUPERLINERS: TWILIGHT OF AN ERA invites you to experience life aboard the last of the North Atlantic liners, the Queen Elizabeth 2, in a nostalgic look at the great vessels of a time gone by.

A travelogue to various parts of Brazil, the largest country in South America. Featured are the country's people, its industry and its customs. Also shown are the country's variety of geographic feature;s, such as its rivers, jungles, forests and other climatic conditions.