It begins at Minnesota's Lake Itasca and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. From top to bottom, the mighty Mississippi River is a 2,300-mile marvel and America's lifeline to the world. Follow the river as it carves its path from the northern headwaters to the nation's heartland to the southern bayou. Discover how the Mississippi operates as an engine of commerce, and see how its creatures thrive in and above its rushing waters and along its lush, green banks.
Pet therapist extraordinaire Kayla Oliver teams up with design architect Nina Ferrer to create an active pet playground that is both functional and pleasing to the eye.
Documents real-life journeys of motorsport professionals living at the edge of the world's fastest growing sports culture. Stories illuminate lives of drivers, extreme athletes, entrepreneurs, umbrella girls and promoters competing to win.
Are government policies and bureaucracy the REAL fire starters in America? Are answers to a major crisis staring us in the face? Learn what brought us to this point, and the innovative solutions which could keep disaster from setting nature ablaze.
From the club to the crib, Snooki and Jwoww of Jersey Shore fame are swapping bottle service for bottle feeding. As always, these two keep it real and filter-free as they navigate the crazy new world of motherhood.
A historical documentary style series which chronicles the sequence of events that enveloped Washington and ultimately led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton during the 1990s.
Mia Starr helps viewers make, bake, and decorate their way through the holiday season. From tips to techniques that create mesmerizing cakes and hacks for any delicious dessert, Mia is elevating the dessert table to new heights.
Think a root canal is tough? Try performing one on a tiger. Caring for animals is the ultimate medical challenge. These are patients who can't speak, are often dangerous, and represent countless unique anatomical systems. Yet zoo vets somehow manage to give specialized care to each creature they treat. We go behind the scenes at our country's largest zoos and aquariums to witness these doctors handle every imaginable emergency, from an otter with kidney stones to a Silverback Gorilla in need of an ultrasound. It's all in a day's work.
Aside from Jesus himself, no one has had a greater influence on the founding of Christianity than Paul of Tarsus. Among his many achievements, three are of prime importance: 1) as a powerful, tireless missionary, he spread the faith to Asia Minor, Greece, and Italy; 2) his letters, which form much of the New Testament, present a basic theology for Christianity; and 3) more than anyone else, he brought Gentiles into the early church, not only Jews, thus 'universalizing' the faith.
America: land of liberty, opportunity, and some Seriously Amazing Objects, many of which are on display or in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. Join us as we whisk unsuspecting museum visitors inside the vaults to get up close and personal with some of history's great treasures. From the Spirit of St. Louis to the Model T, and from Edison's light bulb to Seinfeld's "puffy shirt," this series celebrates our nation's explorers, trailblazers, and megastars, sharing their stories through unforgettable objects.