A book inspired by the History Network show explores unexplained mysteries, including what the government is hiding in Area 51, and what happened to the Confederacy's nineteen million dollars in gold and silver at the end of the Civil War.

"Arctic ice is melting, sea levels are rising and glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates. The Earth is getting unmistakably warmer. But is this vast potentially catastrophic climate change the result of human behavior? Or is it simply the Earth's natural cycle of warming and cooling periods that have occurred since the planet formed? The History Channel offers an in-depth study of the science behind this controversial hot-button issue" --dvd container....

An examinination of the history, psychologyand science behind what scares us most.

His movies are legend, his women breathtaking, and his toys dressed to kill. Whether James Bond is pursuing villains in space-age flying machines or neatly evading peril with his high-tech marvels, British Secret Agent 007 is licensed to carry the ultimate in stunningly intelligent devices ever to grace the silver screen. Bond had it all. This exclusive look at his gadgets reveals what it really takes to save the world.

All the presidents' wives: An in-depth look at America's First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Mary Todd Lincoln to Eleanor Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy to Hillary Clinton. Each segment offers a portrait of the woman. These women have held one of the most enigmatic, yet high-profile, jobs in the country. First mothers: Chronicles the life stories of Sara Delano Roosevelt, Rose Kennedy, Hannah Milhous Nixon, Nelle Reagan, Virginia Clinton, and...

Shows daily activity at the Gold and Silver Pawnshop, a family-run business in Las Vegas that assesses the authenticity and value of a variety of items.

It is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world - driving heavy loads, some weighing as much as twenty-two tons, over a road made of nothing but ice. Even slight miscalculations in speed can cause the frigid water to crash up through the ice with catastrophic consequences for man and machine and you'll be right beside the truckers for all of it.

Through dramatic re-enactments, tells the story of the years leading up to the Pilgrims' decision to leave England for the New World, the grueling journey across the Atlantic, and of their struggles during the year after their arrival.

Uncover the ancient folkloric origins of blood-craving creatures from beyond the grave. Learn how the vampire myth is strongly rooted in Eastern European lore, but how it has also played a role in the ancient cultures of Greece and China as well.

Medieval experts and code breakers examine the coded geometric images carved into the walls of the Knight's Templar's prison in France as they explore the identities of these mysterious men.