Glorious Triumphs And Great Tragedies

Journey to 13 Unforgettable Events

Imagine being able to storm the beaches of Normandy, man the lifeboats of the Titanic, and break ground for the Panama Canal - all in one sitting. Historic adventure can be yours in this extraordinary program, which brings to life these events as well as ten unforgettable others. Narrated by Star Trek' Leonard Nemoy, this program tells its stories through both archival footage and vivid reenactments, capturing the full emotion and drama of these earth-shaping, often life-shattering events. It also takes you to each of the event sites as they exist today, still remarkably possessed by the power of the past. In bringing out the vital excitement of history, the program covers the following events:

Egypt: Treasures of Tutankhamen

Everest: Adventure at the Top of the World

Gettysburg: The Bloodiest Battle

The Holy Land: The Riddle of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Jerusalem: Mystery of the Lost Ark

Normandy: The D-Day Invasion

The North Atlantic: The Titanic Disaster

The Panama Canal: Against All Odds

Pearl Harbor: Day of Infamy

Pompeii: Day of Destruction

St. Petersburg: Last Days of the Romanovs

The Taj Mahal: A Love Story

The Tower of London: The Tragedy of Ann Boleyn