Decisive Battles: Battle of Chalons

At the Battle of Chalons (also called the Battle of the Catalaunian Fields or the Battle of Campus Mauriacus) in 451, a coalition led by the Roman General Flavius Aetius and the Visigothic king Theodoric I clashed violently with the Hunnic alliance commanded by Attila the Hun. This battle was the last major military operation of the Western Roman Empire and the apex of the career of Flavius Aetius.

Decisive Battles: Battle of Carrhae

Crassus: Rich Man, Poor Man: The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC was a decisive victory for the Parthian Spahbod Surena over the Roman general Crassus near the town of Carrhae (now the present-day ruins of Harran, Turkey).

Decisive Battles: Battle of Teutoburg Forest

The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest took place in the year 9 A.D. (probably lasting from September 9 to September 11) when an alliance of Germanic tribes led by Arminius, the son of Segimer of the Cherusci, ambushed and destroyed three Roman legions led by Publius Quinctilius Varus.


The battle (which is called Schlacht im Teutoburger Wald, Varusschlacht or Hermannsschlacht in German) had a profound effect on 19th century German nationalism along with the recovery of the histories of Tacitus in the 15th century, in which the Germans identified with the Germanic tribes as a way to give the (at the time politically disunited) "German people" a common origin.

Battlefield Britain: The Rebellion of Boudicca

Boudicca's Rebellion Against The Romans. Find out what really happened when she stood up against the mighty Roman Empire.

Battlefield Britain: Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England. The battle took place at Senlac Hill, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Hastings, on which an abbey was subsequently built. The battle took place on 14 October 1066, between the Norman army of Duke William of Normandy from France, and the English army led by King Harold II. Harold was killed during the battle; traditionally, it is believed he was shot through the eye with an arrow. Although there was further English resistance for some time to come, this battle is seen as the point at which William gained control of England.

Nat Geo World Music

Nat Geo Music takes you on a musical journey around the world, with music videos, concerts, interviews and documentaries. We focus on stories that make music a vehicle for a better understanding and appreciation of today's global community, including interviews with artists that feature intimate acoustic concerts with such globally conscious artists as Ben Harper, Bebel Gilberto, K'naan, Michael Franti and Gogol Bordello.

Nat Geo Music also celebrates diversity through music, connecting viewers with their world by integrating music videos with short clips that examine and celebrate the cultures behind the music.

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Join Wild Chronicles, hosted by National Geographic's Boyd Matson, for stories on nature, exploration, science, and adventure.

Wild Chronicles connects viewers to the pulse of the planet. Wild Chronicles reports from the vantage of those who have traversed the Earth, solved its scientific mysteries, and advocated for its protection. It offers rare access to and in-depth reporting on the state of the natural world. The stories focus on the work of researchers and explorers in the field (many supported by National Geographic grants) and cover natural history, science, adventure, culture, conservation, and environmental issues.

Return to Everest

Four of the most accomplished climbers in the world have just one thing on their minds right now: conquering Mount Everest-again.

The team, sponsored by Eddie Bauer's First Ascent Clothing and Gear Line, began its ascent on March 30. Over the next two months, the climbers will make their way up the world's tallest mountain in dangerous conditions, fighting hypothermia, altitude sickness, and sheer physical exhaustion to achieve something few can boast.

Mountaineer Peter Whittaker gathered the group as part of a quest to continue his family legacy; he is the nephew of legendary explorer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963. Joining Whittaker is Ed Viesturs, a veteran mountaineer who has summitted all 14 of the world's highest peaks without the aid of bottled oxygen; Dave Hahn, who is going for a record 11th Everest ascent; and Melissa Arnot, who is attempting to become the first female American to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen.

Follow the team's progress up the mountain here through dispatches, photos, and videos-direct from Everest.

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Explorers hop islands, climb mountains and dive reefs to bring you stories of the wildest creatures on Earth. Watch Wild as everything that bites, stalks or waddles takes center stage.

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DogTown is the last best hope for problem pooches, and hundreds of dogs call this sanctuary home.

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Nature's Fury

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Dog Whisperer

National Geographic's Cesar Millan is a world-renowned dog behavior specialist. Check out some of his best moments.

Animal Attack!

A collection of some of the most intense, bizarre and mind blowing animal attacks caught on tape.

Oceans

Explore the beauty of the world's oceans.

South Park 113 Cartman's Mom is a Dirty Slut (1)

Cartman wants to know who his father is, but his mother isn't much help as he discovers that she's had numerous relations with the men of South Park during the night of "The Drunken Barn Dance."

South Park 112 Mecha-Streisand

At an archaeological dig, Kyle picks up a triangle that Cartman has discarded. Media attention from the find attracts Barbra Streisand, who needs the triangle to complete The Diamond of Pantios.

South Park 111 Tom's Rhinoplasty

Mr. Garrison takes some time off for a surgical procedure and as a result his class gets a beautiful substitute teacher named Ms. Ellen. Wendy becomes jealous when Stan seems to be infatuated with Ms. Ellen.

South Park 110 Damien

When Damien, the son of Satan comes to South Park, he and his father announce that the final battle with Jesus to determine good and evil is to be fought in a boxing match. Cartman is livid to discover that the bout clashes with his birthday party.

South Park 109 Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo

While practicing the Christmas play, the boys realize that Kyle doesn't celebrate Christmas. Kyle informs the boys that he does celebrate the annual visit of �Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo." Meanwhile, the town of South Park prepares to celebrate a

South Park 108 Starvin' Marvin

While watching TV, a commercial featuring Sally Struthers comes on offering a free sports watch with a donation to famine relief. Instead of a watch, the boys receive an Ethiopian boy, who they start calling Starvin' Marvin.

South Park 107 Pink Eye

When mistakes are made at the morgue, Kenny turns into a zombie. Meanwhile, the town celebrates Halloween with costumes ranging from Chewbacca to Hitler.

South Park 106 Death

Stan's grandfather is 102 years old and is begging for someone to kill him. When the boys are accused of attempting to aid Stan's grandpa in his wishes, the blame is put on Terrance & Phillip.

South Park 105 An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig

When the boys learn about genetic engineering, Kyle wonders if it would be possible to cross-breed his elephant with Cartman's pot-bellied pig. The boys enter their experiment in the science fair, but have to compete against the son of Dr. Mephisto, the town's genetic engineer.

South Park 104 Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride

The boys learn Stan's dog Sparky is gay. After several attempts to fix Sparky's "problem" fail, Sparky runs away. Stan decides to look for Sparky instead of quarterbacking the South Park Cows in the biggest game of the season.

South Park 103 Weight Gain 4000

Kathie Lee Gifford comes to South Park to present an award to Cartman. Cartman uses Weight Gain 4000 in the hopes of bulking up for the occasion, while Mr. Garrison makes some preparations of his own for Kathie Lee.

South Park 102 Volcano

While on a hunting trip with Stan's Uncle Jimbo and his war-buddy Ned, the boys learn about a monster named "Skuzzle-butt." Meanwhile, a nearby volcano is giving off signs of eruption.

South Park 101 Cartman Gets an Anal Probe

What Cartman thinks was just a dream, actually happened. The night before Cartman was abducted by aliens and has a satellite going in and out of his ass to prove it. Meanwhile, Kyle has alien problems of his own as his brother Ike, has also been abducted.

NEW SPECIES FOUND AT GREAT BARRIER

HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE: THE ALPS

The jagged backbone of Europe, spanning seven countries and providing essential water to millions, the alps are Europe's most important landmark. but how did marine fossils get here, seven thousand feet above sea level?

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