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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

National Geographic - Egypt's Lost Rival (2011)

It rivaled ancient Egypt but was lost to history. Now a team of archeologists have made a major discovery in the Syrian desert: artifacts from a burial chamber deep within an ancient palace that paint a never-before-seen picture of a powerful metropolis known as Qatna. What became of its vast riches? And what brought about the final fate of this ancient superpower?

National Geographic - Nefertiti's Odyssey (2011)

There are two strands to this intriguing documentary about the famous bust of the Egyptian queen, which was discovered in 1912 by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt. The first is about Borchardt and how he pulled a bit of a swiftie on the Egyptians to get the thing back to Berlin, while the second is about what Nefertiti has been up to lately - being X-rayed and so on in a bid to dispel doubts about her authenticity.

National Geographic - World's Deadliest Animals: The Deep (2011)

Join us and discover the most dangerous animals found in the deep. They are armed with keen intellect, ingenious camouflage and bone-crushing jaws.

National Geographic - Hidden World's: Underground Rome

Rome, the Eternal City. Tourists flock to her spectacular monuments, but what they see is only the tip of the iceberg... Beneath this bustling metropolis lie the remains of another Eternal City, entombed underground since the fall of Rome. These are dark, hidden places homes, sanctuaries, roads, aqueducts each filled with wonders and challenges.

National Geographic - Megastructures: Constantinople Rescue (2011)

Engineers thought their greatest challenge on Turkey's Marmaray Project would be installing earthquake-proof technology, until they unearthed the greatest nautical archaeological find of the century.

National Geographic - World's Deadliest Animals: Urban Jungle (2011)

Wild creatures survive and even thrive in the heart of our glass, concrete and steel jungles. An exceptional group of twelve predators has adapted to prosper in a world dominated by humans. Among these species is an exceptional group of twelve – an assembly of mammals, arachnids, and reptiles equipped with an arsenal of predatory and defensive skills and weaponry. They have adapted and prospered in a world dominated by humans, hunting on the city streets or altering their behaviour to capitalise on our presence. When our paths cross with theirs, the results can be devastating.

National Geographic Worlds Deadliest Animal's Deserts to Grassland

National Geographic Worlds Deadliest Animal's Deserts to Grassland 720p HDTV x264-XTV
English | 00:47:26 | AVC1 | 1280x720 | 25.00fps 3300 Kbps | AC3 192 Kbps 48.0khz | 1.09GB
Genre: Documentary

Deserts and grasslands cover approximately half of our planets total land area. These varied ecosystems are the perfect hunting grounds for some of the most dangerous animals on earth. Desert sands conceal unique and venomous creatures, while grassy plains provide an abundant food supply for large carnivores.

National Geographic - Gladiators Back from the Dead

More than one million of history's ultimate fighters died in the arenas of the Roman Empire, yet not a single complete gladiator skeleton has ever been found. Now, archaeologists in England have unearthed what is believed to be an ancient gladiator graveyard. It contains the skeletons of 75 adult males, all of whom died in the prime of life, with savage bone wounds suggesting lives of violence.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

National Geographic Explorer: The Virus Hunters

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National Geographic Explorer: The Virus Hunters
English | 42Mins | XVID 624x352 23fps | MP3 128Kbps 48Khz | 350 MB
Genre: Documentary

Explorer investigates a provocative new theory that suggests that all life - including humans - is descended from viruses. To many people, viruses are simply agents for disease, but new evidence suggests viruses may possess far greater power.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Documentary - National Geographic - Rome Revealed 3of8 Doomsday

This episode tells the story about the ordinary people and city that disappeared under 7.5 million tonnes of debris after Mount Versuvius erupted. As the basis of Western civilisation, Rome is the most enduring superpower the world has ever seen. But, despite its fame, experts are still unveiling new insights into this mighty and bloodthirsty society. Using interviews and dramatic reconstructions to recreate this empire's epic history, Rome Revealed takes a new look at the culture that created the modern world.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Documentary - National Geographic - Burying King Tut (2009)

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Genre: Documentary, Historical

Tutankhamun - one of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt. On the fabulous treasures of his tomb was known to the world. At first glance, Tutankhamun has received perfect funeral, he was sent to the afterlife with all the honors that befit the Pharaoh.

However, an international team of Egyptologists in disbelief, their investigation showed that everything was done not as previously thought ... It turned out that Tut was never one of the greatest pharaohs of Egypt, we have so many know of him only because his tomb is almost completely intact after 30 centuries. During the investigation the detective XXI-th century it became clear that they buried him in a hurry. This investigation has opened the tomb at celebrities and a few secrets ...

Original title: Burying King Tut
Released: 2009
Genre: Documentary, Historical
Directed by: Emma Hawley

Issued: MMIX - ITV Studios Ltd, National Geographic. United Kingdom
Length: 00:47:15
Translation: Redundant (studio Ark TV - Peter Tobilevich)

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Quality: HDTV
Video: MPEG-4 AVC, 7328 Kbps, 1920x1080, 50.000 fps
Audio: Russian (AC3, 6 ch, 448 kbps), English (AC3, 2 ch, 192 kbit / s)

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Documentary - National Geographic- Last Stand of the Templars

The Templars were considered the pope's private army, protecting Jerusalem for more than 50 years. But their legacy came to a sudden end casting them from the heights of wealth and power to the dark corners of history. Now, on the ruins of a 12th century castle near the border between what are now Israel and Syria, a team of archaeologists peel away centuries of sediment, uncovering signs of a six day siege that could have led to the Templars' demise.

Documentary - National Geographic - Hunt for the Abominable Snowman

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English | 00:44:48 | AVC1 | 1280x720 | 29.97fps 3012 Kbps | AC3 384 Kbps 48.0khz | 1.12GB
Genre: Documentary

Across the Himalayas are stories of the yeti, or abominable snowman. Half man, half ape, the yeti is said to roam only the most remote peaks, where people rarely venture. Now, veteran explorer and climber Gerry Moffatt sets out to find proof in a hunt that will test his stamina. As conventional scientific theories challenge ancient beliefs and credible witnesses, he works to separate fact from fiction and find hard evidence that the legend is real.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

National Geographic - Super Factories: Caterpillar

A 2 storeys high truck with the horsepower of more than 30 Ferraris...Follow the building of CAT's most colossal creation on Suerfactories!

National Geographic - Wild Brilliant Beasts Pigeon Genius (2010)

Pigeon Genius. Investigate some of the world's best-known and most-loved creatures as scientists put them under the microscope and test their abilities to the limit.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

National Geographic - Naked Science: The Human Family Tree (2011)

On the most diverse street in the most diverse city in the most diverse country in the world, a team of National Geographic scientists will swab the cheeks of some 200 random New Yorkers. The goal: to retrace our ancestral footprints and prove we are all cousins in the "family of man." Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a team of technicians from National Geographics Genographic Project as they trace the human journey through time and space, from our origins in the heart of Africa to the ends of the world. Cutting edge science, coupled with a cast of New Yorkers - each with their own unique genetic history - will help paint a picture of these amazing journeys. Ultimately, The Human Family Tree answers some of humanitys most burning questions, such as who we are and where we come from, and forces us to change how we think not only about our relationships with our neighbors, but ourselves.

National Geographic - Engineering Connections: Guggenheim Museum (2009)

Richard visits the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain - to find out which Engineering Connections made this iconic building possible.

National Geographic - Secrets of the Virgin Queen (2011)

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They called her the Virgin Queen England's first Queen Elizabeth, a revered ruler in her own lifetime. Yet behind her fame lie many dark secrets, and an unsolved mystery Why didn't the queen marry and provide an heir to the throne? For centuries, rumors have swirled of claims of illegitimacy, adultery and even that the queen may not have been a woman. Now NGC reveals the startling stories and secrets behind England's Virgin Queen.

National Geographic - History's Secrets: Howard Huges Revealed (2011)

How and why did a man so rich, so accomplished and so visible become so reclusive, phobic and fragile? Recent medical discoveries may explain the bizarre billionaire.

National Geographic - Atmospheres - Earth, Air and Water (2008)

Atmospheres - Earth, Air and Water (2008) 720p BluRay x264 AC3-CMEGRoup
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Genre: Documentary

Travel around the world, ranging from icy Arctic to the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin and ending with views of African savannahs. You will see great footage from the archives of National Geographic to support two different tracks: natural sounds and world music.