The American Civil War creates a vivid portrait of America's greatest internal crisis, from the first antislavery protests to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Along the way, this series examines the moral, political, and strategic forces that set brother against brother for more than four years, in what is generally understood to be the first modern war.
Historical documentary on the American Civil War (1861-1865) featuring firsthand information from personal diaries, soldiers' letters, reminiscences, personal accounts, photographs, paintings, extensive footage of battlefields and historic locations, as well as interviews with leading historians and writers, and reenactments of many of the key campaigns. All this makes this title an authentic documentary of the Civil War.
The Camacho Experiment is a talk show that takes you into the hearts and minds of Martial arts legends, icons and full contact fighters delving into the struggles and adversities they faced in their quest in and out of the ring, wrought with life lessons.
From his home base in Scottsdale, Ariz., world-class restaurateur Scott Conant challenges three chef teams from across America to compete in the most real-world culinary battle ever devised -- all from their own restaurant kitchens. In two rounds, Scott throws down challenges that speak to everyday issues that chefs and restaurants face. Using their own ingredients and equipment, the chefs must complete these challenges and impress the respected restaurateur -- Maneet Chauhan, Chris Cosentino and Tiffani Faison -- waiting in their dining rooms. In the end, one restaurant team will win city pride and $15,000 for restaurant improvements.
In 48 hours, teams must collaborate, solve a problem and build a physical prototype based on one of the challenges within the category. By using state of the art equipment and expert tool techs, it allows ANYONE to make their ideas into something real. Throughout the competition, teams are supported by tool technicians and industry mentors, including some of America’s most successful product inventors.
They’re sleek, sexy and oh, so seductive. Once you’ve tasted life on board one of these babies, it’s hard to go back. Exotic destinations beckon and you can easily heed their call. Private jets have put the magic back in traveling. Come soar with us on a luxurious journey to uncover the high-flying world of the jet set.
NBC News meteorologist and co-anchor of the Saturday edition of Weekend Today (1987), Dylan Dreyer, helms this celebration of nature, which utilizes beautiful cinematography to create an up-close and personal experience with Earth's wild animals, from polar bears in the Arctic to black bears in Montana. The show's unique platform brings the excitement of seeing creatures in their natural habitats into viewers' homes, where they can explore natural phenomena -- including the migration of 1.6 million animals across 500 miles of Africa -- they may otherwise never have the chance to experience.
Julia Child prepares iconic dishes from the States with the help of chefs from premiere restaurants around the country who share their techniques and specialties, wine experts who offer selections to pair with the evening's dinner.