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A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.

Dog lover Cesar Millan has an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Three friends, finding themselves single on their thirty-third birthdays, agree to bet two thousand dollars each to see who can get a girlfriend and live together for three months.

One of history's greatest military leaders, at age nine Hannibal accompanied his father Hamilcar Barca on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy vowed eternal hatred for Rome, his people's bitter rival. Twenty years later, in 218 BC, he left New Carthage (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war on "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants. After crossing the Pyrenees and Rhone River, he traversed the Alps while beset by snowstorms, landslides, and hostile mountain tribes. This 2-hour special brings to life the story of the Carthaginian general who struck fear in all Roman hearts and wreaked havoc with his masterful military tactics, bringing the mighty Roman Republic to the brink of ruin. Archaeologists, historians, and military experts guide us through ancient Carthage and give insight into his military strategy up to defeat at Zama in 203 BC.

A look at the history of sex.

Documentary on the tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania, and how it led indirectly to the United States entering World War I.

Documentary on mummies in ancient Egypt - how they were made, symbolism, preservation. The program then reveals the history of their discovery and use in the years since then, and current scientific discoveries about them.

From the initial news of a "disk" being recovered in the desert to a scientific excavation of the 1947 crash site in Roswell, N.M., this documentary offers an account of what may be an event in the 20th century. Includes eyewitness interviews and new footage. Archaeologists from the University of New Mexico, in partnership with SCI FI Channel, set out to uncover physical evidence to help prove whether the claim of an extraterrestrial craft crash is science fiction or science fact.

John the Baptist's time on the biblical stage was brief, yet he left an indelible mark on Christianity. We know that he started the sacrament of baptism, but was he also the man behind the message of Jesus? Does a secretive Middle Eastern sect practice ancient rituals handed down directly from John? Despite mentions in the Gospels and the works of the Jewish historian Josephus, little was known about the historical John until now. TIME MACHINE follows in the footsteps of the prophet and examines startling new archaeological evidence that provides the first concrete proof of the life of this enigmatic biblical character.

It's a city that's larger than life. A city without limits. A glittering mecca of excess and forbidden desires. THE REAL LAS VEGAS tells the fascinating story of this fabled place and the people who created it. From the mobsters who made Vegas into their version of the American Dream to the tycoons of today's family mega-resorts, this is the ultimate insider's tour of America's neon oasis.

A two-hour event special that chronicles the true-life re-discovery of a lost Egyptian dinosaur site.

They are the sites spoken of in the Scriptures, the places where Christ is said to have been born, performed miracles, endured his trials and returned to Heaven. But the destinations that draw millions of pilgrims are not necessarily what they are believed to be. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS reveals how some of Christianity's most sacred sites--including the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre--were identified by one celebrated, dedicated and controversial figure: Empress Helena of Rome, the mother of Constantine. The four episodes in this illuminating set trace the life of Christ and the Empress's journey, which began in 4 AD. With a large retinue of soldiers, monks and scholars, and drawing on biblical texts and inspiration, Helena located everything she set out to find, including the True Cross, ordering impressive structures built to commemorate each of her discoveries. With access to the latest discoveries, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS shows how modern archeology is both supporting and renouncing the claims made by imperial pilgrim.

The history of the struggles by Robert Peary, Frederick Cook, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott, and Ernest Shackleton to be the first men to reach the North and South Poles.

Neal Jacobson was a loving father with a perfect family, or so it seemed. What would possess him to kill his wife and twin boys in the middle of the night? Christine Billis was your average wife and mother, before a terrible car accident - with her at the wheel - killed her husband. Did she do it for the money or to get out of an abusive relationship?

In late December 1980, in Rendlesham Forest, England, numerous U.S. military personnel witnessed what has come to be regarded as the most significant military-UFO incident in the history of Great Britain. Now SCI FI brings you this shocking exposé, complete with documentation, new physical evidence and firsthand accounts by both military and civilian witnesses - including Penniston and Halt, who have jeopardized their reputations and military pensions in order to seek out the truth. Join host Bryant Gumbel as SCI FI presents its exclusive investigation of one of the most important UFO incidents of the 20th century.

From Egypt to South America, tombs harbored the possessions of the dead in order to ensure the spirits enjoyed a comfortable afterlife. Frequently, however, these treasures find their way back to the real world. Each year, thousands of artifacts are stolen from archaeological sites, museums and private collections. HISTORY MATTERS travels from the Kingdom of the Nile to present-day Peru on the trail of tomb raiders. Follow a masked gang of thieves as they sack a Moche burial site. Ride along with the antiquity police as they bust a crooked dealer. Meet players on both sides of the law, including the director of the FBI's Art Theft program and "reformed" tomb raiders who discuss the adventure, the dangers, the curses, the intrigue, and profits involved in stealing from the dead.

A profile of illusionist Dirk Arthur, who uses tigers and leopards in his Las Vegas act. Included: how the big cats are trained for the show; conservation and breeding.

Fortune Files examines what happens to a celebrity's money after they die. This special opens a window into the extraordinary lives and even more extraordinary deaths of two icons - Tupac Shakur and Jerry Garcia - and investigates the issues that inevitably arise when a celebrity's estate is at stake. The show reveals amazing facts, among them: Garcia's will is the subject of more than $38 million in claims from business partners, former lovers and even one man who claims he saved Jerry from a bad acid trip. Shakur died at 25 with almost no assets, the result of a handwritten contract with Death Row Records that he signed in prison in exchange for an early release, but his estate has since grown to almost $150 million. Fortune Files will demonstrate that when it comes to celebrity and money, the end is just the beginning. Featuring brand new interviews with Afeni Shakur, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, Jasmine Guy and Mountain Girl, Jerry Garcia's first wife.

It is the second largest of the world's great religions, and the fastest growing. Its name comes from the word for peace, yet to many Westerners it is synonymous with terror. INSIDE ISLAM lifts the veil of mystery surrounding a misunderstood faith. Trace its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and discover how the Five Pillars, the religion's central tenets, helped spread Islam to the far corners of the world. Find out what the Qu'Ran says about war, violence and suicide, and how these words have been co-opted by extremists. And hear from experts like Khaled Abou el Fadl (author of Speaking in God's Name), who explore the challenges facing Islam today, including a crisis of authority and deep divisions among many sects. Illuminating, important and objective, INSIDE ISLAM exposes the heart of a faith mired in controversy.