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