National Geographic Specials (1965)
For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Season 15 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Gold!
Release Date: 1979-01-07Shows how gold is mined and how it affects our lives.
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Episode 2 - Hong Kong: A Family Portrait
Release Date: 1979-01-28 -
Episode 3 - Last Stand in Eden
Release Date: 1979-03-04Shows how drought, poachers, and conflict have forced the elephants of east Africa to migrate.
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Episode 4 - The Tigris Expedition: In Search of Our Beginnings
Release Date: 1979-04-01Follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl's crew as they sail their reed boat over routes believed to have been followed by Sumerian traders 5000 years ago.