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National Geographic Channel (Greece)
National Geographic is a subscription television network, launched in Greece in 2001 by the Fox Networks Group. The channel features documentaries with factual content involving nature, science, culture, and history. Shows can be watched in English with Greek subtitles. For the first 12 years, the channel was available only to the subscribers of Nova satellite bouquet. During the 2000s, foreign versions used to be available (Dutch & Romanian), but as from September 2011, the channel has been fully relaunched in Greek. Programmes on National Geographic *Banged Up Abroad * Big, Bigger, Biggest *Bite Me *Britain's Greatest Machines *Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan * Great Migrations *Hooked * Hunter Hunted *Is It Real? *Lockdown * Mad Labs *Megacities in Judge Dredd *Megafactories *Megastructures * Monkey Thieves * Mysteries of the Bible *Mysteries of the Deep * Mystery Files * Naked Science *Shark Men *Stonehenge Decoded *Storm Stories * Strange Days on Planet Earth *Taboo *The Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney (), is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was originally founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Studio; it also operated under the names the Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before changing its name to the Walt Disney Company in 1986. Early on, the company established itself as a leader in the animation industry, with the creation of the widely popular character Mickey Mouse, who is the company's mascot, and the start of animated films. After becoming a major success by the early 1940s, the company started to diversify into live-action films, television, and theme parks in the 1950s. Following Walt's death in 1966, the company's profits began to decline, especially in the animation division. Once Disney's shareholders voted in Michael Eisner as the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History
History (derived ) is the systematic study and the documentation of the human activity. The time period of event before the History of writing#Inventions of writing, invention of writing systems is considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events. Historians seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers. History is not complete and still has debatable mysteries. History is also an Discipline (academia), academic discipline which uses narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events, and investigate their patterns of cause and effect. Historians often debate which narrative best explains an event, as well as the significance of different causes and effects. Historians also debate the historiography, nature of history as an end in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystery Files (British TV Series)
Mystery Files is a TV series broadcast on National Geographic Channel in the UK in February 2010. It aimed to shed light on some of the great mysteries of history. It is narrated by Struan Rodger. Episodes Season One The first season is led by Nostradamus, Jack the Ripper, Robin Hood, Princes in the Tower, Rasputin, Billy the Kid, King Arthur, Leonardo da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln, Cleopatra, Man in the Iron Mask, Romanovs and Joan of Arc. Season Two The second season is led by The Birth of Christ, Hitler, Marco Polo, Alexander the Great, Taj Mahal, Isaac Newton, Saladin, Captain Kidd, Pope Joan, Sitting Bull, The Virgin Queen, Zorro and Lawrence of Arabia. References External links * * Mystery Fileson National Geographic Mystery Fileson Nat Geo TV National Geographic (formerly National Geographic Channel; abbreviated and trademarked as Nat Geo or Nat Geo TV) is an American pay television network and flagship channel owned by the National Geographic Global Networks unit of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysteries Of The Bible
''Mysteries of the Bible'' is an hour-long television series that was originally broadcast by A&E from March 25, 1994 until June 13, 1998 and A&E aired reruns of it until 2002. The series was about biblical mysteries and was produced by FilmRoos. The Discovery Channel and BBC also released a series of the same name in 2003. National Geographic produced a series with this title in 2006. List of episodes Pilot Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 ''Note that there may be more episodes.'' Discovery Series * ''The Exodus Revealed'' * ''Helena'' * ''The Secret of the Dead Sea Scrolls'' * ''Jesus and the Shroud of Turin'' * ''Heaven, Our Eternal Home'' * ''The Gates of Jerusalem'' See also * The Bible's Buried Secrets - a PBS documentary (2008) *History's Mysteries ''History's Mysteries'' is an American documentary television series that aired on the History Channel. Overview The 154 episodes of the series were produced from 1998 to 2011. Each season consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkey Thieves
''Monkey Thieves'' (), also known as ''Rebel Monkeys'', was a thirteen part documentary series produced by National Geographic, examining the habits and social interactions of rhesus macaques in the city of Jaipur, located in northwestern India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area, the List of countries and dependencies by population, second-most populous .... The show follows the "Galta Gang," a troop of 60 monkeys that live in the Galta Temple, which is a Sanatan Dharm temple on the outskirts of Jaipur. The series helped launch National Geographic's ''Nat Geo Wild'' brand and explored leadership within the animal world. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Monkey Thieves (Tv Series) National Geographic (American TV channel) original programming Television shows set in Jaipur Television series about monkeys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megastructures (TV Series)
''Megastructures'' is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases (such as the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and Petronas Towers) this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. ''Megastructures'' focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad Labs
''Mad Labs'' is a British TV documentary series for the National Geographic Channel. The show focuses mainly on "wacky" experiments and inventions that may prove useful in the near future such as urine-powered batteries or solar panels with olive oil Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives (the fruit of ''Olea europaea''; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil. It is commonly used in cooking: ... being the key ingredient instead of silica. While the show features real-life scientists and their inventions, a regular segment called "The Test Department" appears numerous times in an episode wherein the show's own testers perform experiments of their own. References External links National Geographic Channel UK – Mad Labs homepage National Geographic (American TV channel) original programming British documentary television series {{UK-nonfiction-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lockdown (2006 TV Series)
''Lockdown'' is a television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel. The series is an educational look into prisons and jails in the United States, presented in a documentary format. ''Lockdown'' is known in some regions as ''America's Hardest Prisons''. Reruns of the series currently air on The Justice Network. Development Ex-con Larry Lawton was contacted to be a consultant A consultant (from la, consultare "to deliberate") is a professional (also known as ''expert'', ''specialist'', see variations of meaning below) who provides advice and other purposeful activities in an area of specialization. Consulting servic ... for the show, but didn't accept it because the show didn't allow him to "discuss what really goes on in the prison system." Episodes Season 1 Season 2 References External linksOfficial website {{National Geographic TV National Geographic (American TV channel) original programming 2006 American television series debuts 2007 Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Is It Real?
''Is It Real?'' is an American television series that originally aired from April 25, 2005 to August 14, 2007 on the National Geographic Channel. The program examines popular or persistent mysteries to determine whether the featured cryptozoological creature (cryptid) or supernatural phenomenon is real or not. The show typically includes interviews with believers or proponents of the featured paranormal claims, and then with scientists and skeptics who attempt to find rational explanations for such phenomena using a scientific approach. Reception On June 23, 2008, the Independent Investigations Group (IIG) recognised ''Is It Real?'' as one of those rare shows in the media that encourage science and critical thinking. Episodes Season 1 (2005) Season 2 (2005–2007) See also * Cryptid * Cryptozoology Cryptozoology is a pseudoscience and subculture that searches for and studies unknown, legendary, or extinct animals whose present existence is disputed or unsubstantiate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter Hunted (TV Series)
''Hunter Hunted'' is a documentary on the National Geographic Channel. It is a show similar to '' CSI'' but focuses on animal attacks. Episodes *"Ambushed" (black bears) *"Horns of Death" ( African buffaloes) *"Danger in the Delta" (hippos) *"Death Down Under" (dingoes) *"Dolphin Attack" (dolphins) *"Cougars Island" (cougars) *"Gator Attack" (alligators) *"Kidnapped" (baboons) *"Kodiak Attack" (Kodiak bears) *"Mangrove Maneaters" (Bengal tigers) *"Predators in Paradise" (alligators) *" Shadow Stalkers" ( Canadian timber wolves) *"Shark Invasion" (sharks) *"Stalked at Sea" (great white sharks) *"Tanzania Terror" (African lions) *"The Silent Stalker" (vampire bats) *"Victims of Venom" ( cobras) *"Jungle Breakout" (chimpanzees) *" Bear Man's Land" (brown bears) *"Ghosts of the Snow" (Siberian tigers) *"Outback Attack" (saltwater crocodiles) *"Dragon King" (Komodo dragons) *"Arctic Attack" (polar bears) *"Rhino Showdown" (black and white rhino The white rhinoceros, white rhino or s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Migrations
''Great Migrations'' is a seven-episode nature documentary television miniseries that airs on the National Geographic Channel, featuring the great migrations of animals around the globe. The seven-part show is the largest programming event in the ten-year history of the channel and is part of the largest cross-platform initiative since the founding of the National Geographic Society. It was filmed in HD, and premiered on November 7, 2010 with accompanying coverage in the '' National Geographic'' magazine and an official companion book. Episodes ''Great Migrations'' debuted on November 7, 2010 worldwide. The series airs on the Sundays of the same month, spread across four hour-long chapters, excluding three supplemental hours which run on other dates. The National Geographic Channel estimated that the show's premiere would be accessible in 330 million homes across the globe. Production The production team traveled over two and a half years tracking multiple species ranging f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan
''Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan'' is a reality television series that featured dog trainer Cesar Millan's work with problem dogs. After nine seasons, the series finale aired on September 15, 2012. Episodes of ''Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan'' featured guests' problem dogs, introduced through documentary-style footage and an interview with the owners. Millan offered suggestions on how the owners could become their pet's "pack leader", consistent with the theory that dogs are pack animals. He used behavior modification techniques and the philosophy that exercise, discipline, and affection are required "in that order" for dogs to be healthy and balanced. The series premiered on September 13, 2004, on the National Geographic Channel in half-hour episodes and in 2005 was expanded to one hour and moved to prime time. In 2011, the series aired its seventh season broadcast in more than 80 countries worldwide. Produced by Sheila Emery and Kay Sumner in association with MPH Enterta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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