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We dig
for bones at the George C. Page museum, home of the world famous La Brea. We'll
learn about the Holocaust at the LA Museum of the Holocaust and study Japanese
Internment during WWII at the Japanese American National Museum.
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We learn
the history of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Then, call your shot as we
learn about one of America's most famous brands, the Louisville Slugger.
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We take a
look at the history behind Florida's modern metropolis. Even though Miami is a
fairly new city, the Cuban Missile Crisis is a key event in the city's
history.
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The
Saints come marching in as we tour the iconic St. Louis Cathedral and the mysterious
Ursuline Convent in the Crescent City. We delve into Mardi Gras history at
Mardi Gras World.
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We’ll
swim with real mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Central Florida. Then we play at the Pinball Hall of
Fame in Las Vegas.
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Utah’s
State Capitol has a little bit of everything from its history to fantastic
works of art. We dig in the dirt
to find hundreds of perfectly preserved dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum
of Utah.
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We
discover St. Petersburg Florida's aviation roots at the Museum of History. Then,
we pay a visit to Fort De Soto, an important protector from the pirates of
Caribbean.
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We visit
the world-class city of Toronto. We see how the British defended the city of
York against the newly formed United States at Fort York.
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The live music capital of the US has an interesting past. Take an in depth look at one of Austin's oldest hotels, The Driskill. Then we'll learn about Texan independence in the Bob Bullock History museum. Finally, we'll end up at one of Austin's most historic buildings, the Texas state capitol.
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We head underground and visit the Hidee Gold Mine to see how this most precious material is obtained. Then we get a tour of the brand new History Colorado Center where we'll explore Colorado's past through first hand stories and interactive attractions.
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Marvel at the site of America's most famous water dam. We'll learn about how the Hoover Dam was built, why it's necessary, and take a behind the scenes look at its inner workings.
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Learn about the islands' treasure hunting history at the Mel Fisher Museum. Then we'll explore Fort Jefferson, an isolated fort in the Gulf of Mexico that defended the islands. American literature enthusiasts will enjoy a look at Ernest Hemingway's Key West home, where some of his most famous works were penned.
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We travel to the Neon Museum and Boneyard in Las Vegas, Nevada to catch a glimpse of the history of Las Vegas through its art and architecture. We explore the history of atomic testing that had caused the town to grow before it became the entertainment destination it is now.
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We'll find out why they called Minneapolis the "Mill City" when we visit the Mill City Museum. Then we march over to the Union's Fort Snelling, the first permanent structure in Minnesota, and then head underground and learn about St. Paul's organized crime hide outs.
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This country music Mecca has a plethora of American history to explore. We'll stand on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, visit the Hermitage, home of the 7th US President Andrew Jackson, and visit the largest recreation of the Parthenon outside of Greece.
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The city of brotherly love does not disappoint history lovers. We visit Independence hall, the liberty bell, Elfreth's alley, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and get creeped out at America's first prison, Eastern State Penitentiary.
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It's one of the oldest cities in the US, and our first stop here has to be the Alamo. Next we discover what is left of four beautiful Spanish missions at the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park. Then we head deep underground to the magnificent Natural Bridge Caverns.
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We visit the old south and enjoy some sweet tea in Savannah. On this episode, we'll stroll the city's beautiful squares, as well as visit it's civil war past at Old Fort Jackson. Then, we head up the stairs of the famous Tybee Island lighthouse and visit the Savannah Railroad museum.
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In this episode we visit the Kennedy Space Center located on Florida's famous "Space Coast." We'll speak to NASA engineers about the past, present and future of American space travel, as well as take a look at the attractions Kennedy Space Center has to offer.
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There's a lot to cover in the oldest city in America. Take a sip from the distinctively tasting Fountain of Youth. Then we'll cross the draw bridge of the undefeated Spanish Fort, the Castillo San Marcos. Then we'll learn the true history of pirates at the Pirate Museum.
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America's military history is on display on the decks of the USS North Carolina. Then we visit the historic Confederate Fort Fisher civil war museum and learn about the Carolina's role in the civil war.
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From gluttony on the seas, crystal and champagne on rails, to a frozen dinner at 30,000 feet. From sumptuous to sickening, nothing pacifies or distracts like food on the move. Take a behind the scenes peek at the table d'hotel of travel food.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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It is very difficult to ride on an ostrich- one has to hold onto the feathers, and ostriches can run up to 50 miles an hour. This race should be very interesting.
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Experience the glory days of America's marvelous Trolley Era as recounted by a young boy who rode them.
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Truth, Lies, and Intelligence is a powerful, hard-hitting documentary which outlines the intelligence fraud and the devastating chain of events culminating in the invasion of Iraq led by America, Australia and Britain, chronicling the inside journey from 9/11 to the bombing of Baghdad. After scores of interviews with senior intelligence analysts, Iraqi refugees, Arab leaders, insurgent bombers and ordinary citizens - can there only be one conclusion? That the devastating chain of events culminating in the invasion, conquest and occupation of Iraq was a war based on a litany of lies and intelligence fraud.
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Charts the work of early tunnel construction and then focuses on the building of a tunnel under the English Channel. The explanation of how the tunnel was built covers the machines that bored the tunnel, and how the geology influenced the route. The use, benefits and drawbacks of tunnels are explained.
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Cairo displays the glories of two of the great Islamic regimes - the Shi'ite Fatimids who swept in from the North African desert, and the Mamluks, slave soldiers who overthrew their masters to set up their own Sunni dynasty. Both have left behind impressive evidence of their strength. The program introduces a colorful cast of characters. The rebel governor Ibn Tulun spent all his tax takings on building one of the earliest and finest mosques, named after him, instead of passing the money on to his masters in Baghdad; the caliph Hakim won widespread Shi'ite admiration despite his cruel and despotic rule.
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Their names evoke power, fortune, and success. These millionaires have achieved the extraordinary using talent and hard work. None have been driven solely by the desire to accumulate money. Some have simply been in the right place at the right time; others have relied on their shrewd business sense. TYCOONS shows them at work (making decisions), at play, and with family and friends.
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The Body Shop, London, England. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Anita Roddick travelled the world and worked as a teacher before opening the first Body Shop in 1976. She now has Bodyshops all over the world. She asserts that business should not only operate humanely, but deal only in products that are environmentally friendly.
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Brazil. His immense admiration for his doctor father led Ivo to become a plastic surgeon . Ivo has the worldwide reputation of being the surgeon of the rich and famous, but at the local hospital he receives all who come to him with the same concern and attention that he gives to the patients at his private clinic. He has an extraordinary collection of paintings by famous artists.
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Hong Kong. Dr. Stanley Ho was born in 1921 in Hong Kong. His father lost his fortune in the stock market crash and abandoned his family. Stanley and his mother were left penniless. In Macau he made his first million in kerosene and the import business. He later became notable for his gambling empire. He has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams
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Hopewell Holdings, Hong Kong. Gordon Wu is fast becoming known as Asia's "Mr. Fix it". The flamboyant former civil engineer-turned entrepreneur is the largest single foreign investor in China today. Born in 1936 Wu grew up in Hong Kong, and studied engineering at Princeton. He went on to transform a simple property concern into the most ambitious, imaginative and hard driving provider of infrastructure in East Asia.
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Fashion Designer, Paris, France. Karl Lagerfeld showed an early gift for design; at the age of 14 he entered the world of fashion. He had a spectacular career at Balmain, went on to other fashion houses and finally created his own label. Lagerfeld is internationally well known. He remains an independent artist who lives the life he has always dreamed of living.
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Larmag Investment Group, Amsterdam, Holland. While herding cattle Lars-Erik Magnusson decided that he would not wait to inherit his father's firm in Sweden, but instead go out and become rich. His company, Larmag Investments, has turned over more than $6 billion in real-estate. He went on to trade oil with the C.I.S., process salmon in Denmark, lease tankers from Cyprus, and rebuild the historic Amsterdam Post Office as a magnificent shopping mall. His greatest satisfaction in life is The Deal
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Forbes Magazine, USA. Malcolm Forbes was one of the most striking and eccentric millionaires. Forbes gained his capital as publisher and sole owner of Forbes Magazine. <br><br> Forbes enjoyed earning and spending money. His biggest passions were motor cycling and ballooning. He surrounded himself with a private collection of paintings by renowned masters, Faberge eggs, and famous celebrities. Forbes died at the age of 70 in 1990.
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Lauda Air, Vienna, Austria. As a young boy Niki Lauda set his mind on car racing. In 1971 he began his career in Formula 1 racing. It was a time of glory and nightmares. Using the same drive and determination he once applied to his racing career, he has established Lauda Air as one of the most efficient airlines in the industry
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Nike, Portland, Oregon. Philip Knight revolutionized the sport clothing industry beginning in 1964 when his company, Blue Ribbon Sports, imported Tiger shoes from Japan and sold them to local track athletes. His company was then turning over $8,000. a year. Now Nike spends more than $20 million annually on advertising alone.
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Virgin Group, London, England Chairman and founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways and the Virgin Group, one of the world's leading entertainment conglomerates. With more than 100 different companies in more than 30 countries Branson is also known for his attempts to surpass records.
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USA. Son of a wealthy eastern establishment family, Robert struck out on his own and made a fortune in the oil business. He raised most of the presidential campaign money for his long time friend George Bush and served as Secretary of Commerce during George Bush's presidency. The daughter of a modest mid-western family, Georgette is a self-made woman who leads a public and professional life completely independent of her husband. Georgette is the owner and director of a high quality skin care and beauty products corporation.
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Robert Mondavi is without question America's ambassador of wine. He is admired for his vision, drive and commitment to excellence. In 1966 he built the first new winery in California since Prohibition, with the goal of creating world class wines. An acknowledged master of marketing and promotion, Mondavi began his company with a $200,000 investment and turned it into a $150 million a year business.
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Joop!, Hamburg, Germany. Born in Potsdam in former East Germany, Wolfgang Joop played as a child in the famous San-Souci palace, tracing around the baroque figures with his fingers. Today his company is booming and he is close to achieving his long-held ambition: to have Joop! designs and perfumes established in all the major markets of the world.
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How do animals breathe in water? How does the sea change as we go deeper? How are people able to see what is below the surface, and how do some plants and animals living in the sea survive? Fish have gills so they can take oxygen from the water. When people go deeper into the water, they use scuba tanks. Some scuba divers prepare to look at creatures that live further below the surface of the water. Special vehicles are used to view the amazing creatures that live in the deepest, darkest depths of the sea.
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The fragmentation of pre-Napoleonic Germany, the revolution of 1848, Bismarck, his wars with Denmark, the Hapsburgs and France and the consequences for both Germany and Europe.
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The aims of Italian democrats such as Mazzini and the dynastic aspirations of the Piedemontese Charles Albert, the Revolution of 1848, and the pivotal roles of Cavour andGaribaldi and their wars.
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