The ultimate companion to the Hollywood blockbuster. National Geographic embarks on an extraordinary journey through myth, legend, language, and history to explore how the imaginary world of Middle-earth reflects our own. * Who was J.R.R. Tolkien, and how did he create the amazing world of Middle-earth? * How does the struggle between good and evil in this epic story parallel challenges in our world? * Why are the places, heroes, and villains of Middle-earth eerily familiar? * Who are the real-life Frodos today? Only National Geographic can present such a unique look into the blockbuster film and the real-life story behind it.
How do ordinary people find the strength within themselves to change the course of the future? What inspires a reluctant hero to become a courageous leader? Profound questions like these are the basis of The Return of the King. History has known many great leaders, and now, National Geographic delves beyond the film to provide a historical context for Aragorn's struggles. Through exclusive film footage and powerful interviews, surprising connections come to life between our world and The Lord of the Rings, helping us to better understand both.
This documentary looks at the life and military conquests of Alexander the Great. It looks at Alexander's relationship with his father Philip II, the consolidation of Macedonia and Greece, the victories in Syria and Egypt, they battles against Darius the Great, the conquest of the Persian Empire and India, and the strengths and weaknesses of Alexander's reign and personality.
No single story in western civilization has continuously inspired and intrigued more people than the Trojan tale of war and deception. But, did a place called Troy really exist? Was Homer's epic more than just an engaging story? Join us in the search for a lost world and unravel the mysteries that swirl around this ancient city. Through stunning recreations and the perspectives of international scholars, National Geographic transports you back in time as we explore the ancient legends of this fabled city.
The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown documents the hardships that befell the first attempt by Europeans to form a colony in America. The program utilizes scientists and historians to explain what daily life was like for those that lived in Jamestown. This video was produced to coincide with the release of the Terrence Malick film The New World, which deals with a similar topic.