A feature documentary about Boston's first residential green building, and the skeptical workers who are asked to build it. From wheatboard cabinetry to recycled steel, bamboo flooring to dual-flush toilets, the Macallen Building is something different, a leader in the emerging field of environmentally friendly design. But Boston's steel-toed union workers aren't sure they like it. And when things on the building start to go wrong, the young developer...

The series starts with the migrations of the Russe Vikings and the ascendance of Kiev, Russia's heart until the 12th century. Ivan the Terrible came to power in 1574 and he expanded Moscow at the rate of 50 miles a day. Ivan forged profitable trading alliances in Europe and introduced policies that let the nation survive after his death.

Tells the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition to chart the unknown territories of the United States.

"In this compelling profile, friends, family, colleagues, and noted historians shed light on one of the nation's greatest heroes. Rare footage reveals the defining moments of Eisenhower's life--from his military victories to his presidential inauguration. Dwight D. Eisenhower: commander- in-chief is the authoritative program about the life and legacy of this remarkable American icon"--Container

A biography of Edgar Allan Poe, brilliant psychological and mystery writer, whose own life was ruined by poverty, alcoholism and gambling.

World Ware II was an epic conflict in which victory was achieved not only by the brilliant battles strategies of the Allied commanders, but also by the tactical errors and fatal miscalculations of the Axis powers. The German blunder at Dunkirk -- Hitler's declaration of war on the U.S. -- The pilot who bombed London -- Hitler's flying blunders.

Explores the life of Al Capone, notorious crime boss in Chicago during Prohibition.

Examines the prophecies of the medieval physician Nostradamus.

Uses computer-generated imagery to bring information gained from robotic probes and manned missions in space to life, illustrating black holes, comets, the births and deaths of solar systems and galaxies, and other aspects.

Traces the life of Benito Mussolini, an Italian peasant who became one of the most feared dictators of the 20th century.