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Mighty Trains
S1, EP2 "The Shinkansen"Japan's Tōkaidō Shinkansen, known as the bullet train, operates on a dedicated railway line at up to 177 mph.
Mighty Trains
S4, EP3 "Seven Stars of Kyushu"A trip aboard one of the world's most expensive and sought-after train rides details the journey for both passengers and crew.
Mighty Ships
S7, EP1 "Norwegian Breakaway: The Voyage"The Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship sets sail on her first voyage, and her captain faces a tough decision when a North Atlantic tempest forms.
Mighty Ships
S7, EP2 "Norwegian Breakaway: The Build"Follow the building of the Norwegian Breakaway at Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard; it is the largest ship they've ever built, and they have only 18 months to finish it.
Mighty Ships
S9, EP6 "Fram"The world's most adventurous cruise ship, MS Fram, battles ice-choked fjords of Greenland to visit wildlife and icebergs.
Mighty Cruise Ships
S2, EP3 "Viking Sea"The new Viking Sea cruise ship whisks guests away on a journey across the Arctic Circle and into the heart of Norway.
Mighty Cruise Ships
S2, EP1 "Carnival Vista"The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.
Mighty Planes
S4, EP5 "Airbus A400M"The German Air Force is overhauling their entire fleet of outdated cargo planes, and replacing them with Airbus' latest state-of-the-art military aircraft, the A400M, which can haul massive loads.
Aerial America
S1, EP72 "Dallas - Fort Worth"An aerial tour over Dallas and Fort Worth highlights the cities' differences while showcasing their shared contributions to the Texas narrative.
Aerial America
S1, EP24 "Mississippi"Mississippi from above; the state's unique beauty and history; mighty waters, ancient trails and the birth of the Delta Blues.
Aerial America
S1, EP66 "Southern California"A soaring tour over Southern California explores the stunning beaches, vast deserts, sprawling city and unique culture.
Aerial America
S1, EP61 "Man-Made Marvels"A coast-to-coast tour over America's man-made structures, old and new; the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Aerial America
S1, EP40 "Kentucky"An aerial tour over Kentucky reveals a state of racetracks, country music highways, bourbon distilleries and a history of feuds and traditions.
Aerial America
S1, EP53 "Iowa"A sky-high tour over Iowa explores its vast stretches of farmland, covered bridges and evolution from wilderness to statehood.
A-Bombs Over Nevada
A series of nuclear bomb tests conducted outside Las Vegas in the 1950s and early '60s.
The Day the Bomb Dropped
Personal accounts of the atomic attack on Hiroshima in 1945; the comprehensive story of the bombing of Hiroshima, from those who built it, dropped it, and survived it.