What goes on behind-the-scenes to get the manners of 1900s Britain exactly right on Downton Abbey? Discover the secrets of how the aristocratic set dined and dressed, how they married and made money, how they interacted with the servants, and above all why they behaved as they did. Includes revealing interviews with leading cast members.

Explores dangerous jobs within the branches of the United States military.

Explores the history of the Roman Empire.

"Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play brings to life the fate and foibles of the celebrated Antrobus family--a bold and brassy embodiment of Wilder's vision of the American people. This eloquent comedy serves up an allegorical tale of one American family whose members must come to grips with their destinies. Having survived fire, flood, pestilence, seven-year locusts, the Ice Age and a dozen wars, the Antrobuses are as durable as radiators,...

Focuses on children as caregivers for their parents as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age.

British comedian legend Stephen Fry and zoologist Mark Carwardine travel from the Amazon's steamy jungles to New Zealand's icy mountain tops seeking some of the most remarkable and endangered creatures of Earth. Entertaining and informative with a unique insight into the fascinating world that we are in danger of losing.

An exercise routine for people with limited mobility that consists of seated and standing versions of the same exercise. "The Sit and Be Fit Workout features some of Mary Ann's favorite routines from the public television series. These exercises are designed to improve core strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, circulation and reaction time. A variety of light-hearted music combined with fun rehabilitative movements make this a middle-of-the-road...

Follows author Brad Meltzer as he attempts to solve some of history's confusing mysteries.

Bill Moyers interviews author and professor of comparative religion Huston Smith about the universal truths of the world's religions.

Explores the forces of the atmosphere.