Meet with a real astronaut at Kennedy Space Center, historic St. Augustine, cattle ranching near Lake Kissimmee, manatees at Homosassa Springs, performance water skiing at Cypress Gardens, Everglades National Park, and more.

Discoveries-- America, a fresh look at the remarkable, unique & culturally diverse USA, includes video essays about people, places, cultures & the beauty of various states.--Container.

In a landscape so ancient that, in parts, it predates life on the planet, are animals superbly adapted to the harsh and beautiful extremes of Outback Australia. Over the course of a year, journey with the people and animals of Australia's Kimberley region in North West Australia: a vast, rugged and remote wilderness, bursting with character.

Explore the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, visit the glaciers of Patagonia, scale volcanoes, wander through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Lost City of the Tayrona, trek to Angel Falls or tango till dawn in Buenos Aires! Globe Trekker's Ultimate South America three-DVD Set offers all these experiences and more!

Two other provinces of the former Yugoslavia are beginning their news 'lives' after more serious damage from the 1990s war. Croatia is on its way to becoming a tourist Mecca, having been discovered already by western Europeans. And why not? The Croatian Riviera is breathtaking and is half the cost of the French Riviera. Split is a treasure town, going back to the Roman Empire. Dubrovnik is a 7th Century city that is one of the most charming communities...

Journey into the heart of Brazil with host Robert Beckford to explore the incredible spiritual diversity of Brazil. Travel to the country's seven wonders of Brazilian Christianity, from the spectacular and iconic Christ the Redeemer to the samba beat of Carnival. The religion has existed for over 500 years and is a melting pot of African beliefs, indigenous Indian rituals, and the folk Catholicism of the southern Europeans.

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a fascinating case study of a large city in the developing world. With around 10 million people as the city enters the 21st century, this is a mega city with a mix of traditional and Western land uses. The program covers the main activities and problems. Despite the difficulties, the Thai residents go about their daily lives with a minimum stress, which reflects on their culture. A visit to some major tourist attractions...

Documentary on the history of railroads in India, including where the trains run, how they are used by the people in the country, and the complexities of running the trains onboard.

This program looks at the role, character and functions of Australian cities with an emphasis on the State and Territory capitals. The first section shows the general features of these cities and then the main functions are examined. The importance of forms of transport to expansion of cities is shown together with discussion on the growth of cities and associated issues. Australia is one of the most urbanised nations on earth, and this program looks...

Presents footage of the natural geologic features of the Grand Canyon and includes segments on the reintroduction of the California condor and on rafting through the canyon.