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National Geographic Channel (Greece)
National Geographic is a subscription television network, launched in Greece in 2001 by the Fox Networks Group. The channel features documentaries with factual content involving nature, science, culture, and history. Shows can be watched in English with Greek subtitles. For the first 12 years, the channel was available only to the subscribers of Nova satellite bouquet. During the 2000s, foreign versions used to be available (Dutch & Romanian), but as from September 2011, the channel has been fully relaunched in Greek. Programmes on National Geographic * Air Crash Investigation *Banged Up Abroad * Big, Bigger, Biggest *Bite Me *Britain's Greatest Machines * Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan *Great Migrations *Hooked * Hunter Hunted * Is It Real? *Lockdown * Mad Labs *Megacities in Judge Dredd *Megafactories *Megastructures * Mysteries of the Bible *Mysteries of the Deep * Mystery Files * Naked Science *Shark Men *Stonehenge Decoded *Storm Stories * Strange Days on Planet Earth *Tabo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, as an animation studio, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Oliver Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio; it later operated under the names Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before adopting its current name in 1986. In 1928, Disney established itself as a leader in the animation industry with the short film ''Steamboat Willie.'' The film used synchronized sound to become the first post-produced sound cartoon, and popularized Mickey Mouse, who became Disney's mascot and corporate icon. After becoming a success by the early 1940s, Disney diversified into live-action films, television, and theme parks in the 1950s. However, following Walt Disney's death in 1966, the company's profits, especially in the animation sector, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture
Culture ( ) is a concept that encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and Social norm, norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, Social norm, customs, capabilities, Attitude (psychology), attitudes, and habits of the individuals in these groups.Tylor, Edward. (1871). ''Primitive Culture''. Vol 1. New York: J. P. Putnam's Son Culture often originates from or is attributed to a specific region or location. Humans acquire culture through the learning processes of enculturation and socialization, which is shown by the diversity of cultures across societies. A cultural norm codifies acceptable conduct in society; it serves as a guideline for behavior, dress, language, and demeanor in a situation, which serves as a template for expectations in a social group. Accepting only a monoculturalism, monoculture in a social group can bear risks, just as a single species can wither in the face of environmental change, for lack of functional respo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysteries Of The Bible
''Mysteries of the Bible'' is an hour-long television series that was originally broadcast by A&E from March 25, 1994, until June 13, 1998, and A&E aired reruns of it until 2002. The series was about biblical mysteries and was produced by FilmRoos. The Discovery Channel and BBC also released a series of the same name in 2003. Plot List of episodes Pilot Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 ''Note that there may be more episodes.'' Discovery Channel series * "The Exodus Revealed" * " Helena" * "The Secret of the Dead Sea Scrolls" * "Jesus and the Shroud of Turin" * "Heaven, Our Eternal Home" * "The Gates of Jerusalem" See also * The Bible's Buried Secrets - a PBS The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American public broadcaster and non-commercial, free-to-air television network based in Arlington, Virginia. PBS is a publicly funded nonprofit organization and the most prominent provider of educat ... documentary (2008) * History's Mysteries, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megastructures (TV Series)
''Megastructures'' is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 (UK), Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, Operations management, operation, and Human resources, staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases (such as the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and Petronas Towers) this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. ''Megastructures'' focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad Labs
''Mad Labs'' is a British TV documentary series for the National Geographic Channel. The show focuses mainly on "wacky" experiments and inventions that may prove useful in the near future such as urine-powered batteries or solar panels with olive oil Olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing whole olives (the fruit of ''Olea europaea'', a traditional Tree fruit, tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin) and extracting the oil. It is commonly used in cooking for frying foods, as a cond ... being the key ingredient instead of silica. While the show features real-life scientists and their inventions, a regular segment called "The Test Department" appears numerous times in an episode wherein the show's own testers perform experiments of their own. References External links National Geographic Channel UK – Mad Labs homepage National Geographic (American TV channel) original programming British documentary television series {{UK-nonfiction-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lockdown (2006 TV Series)
''Lockdown'' is a television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel. The series is an educational look into prisons and jails in the United States, presented in a documentary format. ''Lockdown'' is known in some regions as ''America's Hardest Prisons''. Reruns of the series currently air on The Justice Network. Development Ex-con Larry Lawton was contacted to be a consultant A consultant (from "to deliberate") is a professional (also known as ''expert'', ''specialist'', see variations of meaning below) who provides advice or services in an area of specialization (generally to medium or large-size corporations). Cons ... for the show, but didn't accept it because the show didn't allow him to "discuss what really goes on in the prison system." Episodes Season 1 Season 2 References External linksOfficial website {{National Geographic TV National Geographic (American TV channel) original programming 2006 American television series debuts 2007 Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Is It Real?
''Is It Real?'' is an American television series that originally aired from April 25, 2005, to August 14, 2007 on the National Geographic Channel. The program examines popular or persistent mysteries to determine whether the featured cryptozoological creature (cryptid) or supernatural phenomenon is real or not. The show typically includes interviews with believers or proponents of the featured paranormal claims, and then with scientists and skeptics who attempt to find rational explanations for such phenomena using a scientific approach. Reception On June 23, 2008, members of the Independent Investigations Group (IIG) discussed ''Is It Real?'' and stated that it viewed the show as one of the few programs that encourage science and critical thinking. Episodes Season 1 (2005) Season 2 (2005–2007) See also * Cryptid * Cryptozoology Cryptozoology is a pseudoscience and subculture that searches for and studies unknown, legendary, or extinct animals whose present exist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter Hunted (TV Series)
''Hunter Hunted'' is a documentary on the National Geographic Channel. It is a show similar to '' CSI'' but focuses on animal attacks. Episodes *"Ambushed" ( black bears) *"Horns of Death" (African buffaloes) *"Danger in the Delta" (hippos) *"Death Down Under" (dingoes) *"Dolphin Attack" (dolphins) *"Cougars Island" (cougars) *"Gator Attack" (alligators) *"Kidnapped" (baboons) *"Kodiak Attack" (Kodiak bears) *"Mangrove Maneaters" (Bengal tigers) *"Predators in Paradise" (alligators) *" Shadow Stalkers" ( Canadian timber wolves) *"Shark Invasion" (sharks) *"Stalked at Sea" (great white sharks) *"Tanzania Terror" (African lions) *"The Silent Stalker" (vampire bats) *"Victims of Venom" (cobras) *"Jungle Breakout" (chimpanzees) *" Bear Man's Land" (brown bears) *"Ghosts of the Snow" (Siberian tigers) *"Outback Attack" (saltwater crocodiles) *"Dragon King" (Komodo dragons) *"Arctic Attack" (polar bears) *"Rhino Showdown" (black and white rhino The white rhinoceros, also known as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Migrations
''Great Migrations'' is a seven-episode nature documentary television miniseries that airs on the National Geographic Channel, featuring the great migrations of animals around the globe. The seven-part show is the largest programming event in the ten-year history of the channel and is part of the largest cross-platform initiative since the founding of the National Geographic Society. It was filmed in HD, and premiered on November 7, 2010 with accompanying coverage in the ''National Geographic'' magazine and an official companion book. Episodes ''Great Migrations'' debuted on November 7, 2010 worldwide. The series airs on the Sundays of the same month, spread across four hour-long chapters, excluding three supplemental hours which run on other dates. The National Geographic Channel estimated that the show's premiere would be accessible in 330 million homes across the globe. Production The production team traveled over two and a half years tracking multiple species ranging from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan
''Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan'' is a reality television series that featured dog trainer Cesar Millan's work with problem dogs. The series ran for nine seasons, from September 13, 2004, to September 15, 2012. Episodes of ''Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan'' featured guests' problem dogs, introduced through documentary-style footage, and an interview with the owners. Millan offered suggestions on how the owners could become their pet's "pack leader," consistent with the theory that dogs are pack animals. He used behavior modification techniques and the philosophy that exercise, discipline, and affection are required "in that order" for dogs to be healthy and balanced. The series premiered on September 13, 2004, on the National Geographic Channel in half-hour episodes. In 2005, it was expanded to one hour and moved to prime time. In 2011, the series aired its seventh season broadcast in more than eighty countries worldwide. Produced by Sheila Emery and Kay Sumner in associat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big, Bigger, Biggest
''Big, Bigger, Biggest'' is a British documentary television series which began airing in 2008. A total of 20 episodes have been produced across three series. Format Each episode explores the engineering breakthroughs that have made it possible to develop the largest structures of today. Episodes describe the landmark inventions that have enabled the engineers of today to construct the world's biggest structures, including computer generated imagery Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is a specific-technology or application of computer graphics for creating or improving images in art, printed media, simulators, videos and video games. These images are either static (i.e. still images) or d .... The imagery shows the size of the object in meters, the various designs that were considered, and what might have happened if the engineers had made a mistake, complete with animated figures running in panic. It is also available on DVD: * Series 1 – 208 minutes - 1 DVD - PAL 16: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banged Up Abroad
''Banged Up Abroad'' (rebadged as ''Locked Up Abroad'' in Asia and the United States, and ''Jailed Abroad'' in India, for the National Geographic Channel) is a British documentary/docudrama television series created by Bart Layton that was produced for Channel 5 and that premiered in March 2006. Most episodes feature stories of people who have been arrested while travelling abroad, usually for trying to smuggle illegal drugs, although some episodes feature people who were either kidnapped or captured while they were either travelling or living in other countries. Some episodes have featured real-life stories that first became well known when they were made the subject of a film: films that have been 're-made' in this way include '' Midnight Express'', '' Goodfellas'', '' The Devil's Double'', ''Argo'', '' Mr Nice'' and, to a lesser extent, ''Casino'' (with the story of Frank Cullotta). A few episodes have focused on undercover infiltrations of criminal syndicates by law enfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
