Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Field Expedition Mongolia



Explorer Albert Lin is inviting the general public to join in his search to find Genghis Khan's tomb. Using participant help online and the latest non-invasive technology on the ground, the team will comb the Valley of the Khans where they believe Genghis may be buried.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Shark Attack in the River



A swimmer in the waves off a beach is attacked by a shark --- it's a frightening scenario. But in India, this frightening scenario has a twist. The victims aren't in the ocean ... they're waist-deep in a river.

Owl Hunter



A snowy owl father hunts round the clock to feed his hungry chicks.

Monsters of the Deep



Find out if sailor's tales of killer clams are really true.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Bath and Swiss Alps spas



Justine Frischmann, former lead singer of Elastica, explores the recent boom in new spas as she visits Sir Nicholas Grimshaw's new baths in Bath, and a stunning spa in the Swiss Alps.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Expedition: Genghis Khan



Explorer Albert Lin is inviting the general public to join in his search to find Genghis Khan's tomb. Using participant help online and the latest technology on the ground, the team will comb the Valley of the Khans where they believe Genghis may be buried. Join the search for Ghengis Khan's tomb at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/gen...

Monday, May 31, 2010

Egypt Wants Treasures Back


Some of the greatest treasures of Egyptian art have ended up in foreign countries, including the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Now Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone back, if only for a visit.