The BEST episodes of National Geographic Documentaries season 1982
Every episode of National Geographic Documentaries season 1982, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of National Geographic Documentaries season 1982!
Go behind the scenes of life on our planet with National Geographic videos. Share the wonder of the natural world with educational animal videos for kids. Let National Geographic be your all-access pass with documentary videos about the U.S. State Department, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, or 9/11. Experience the past coming to life with culture and history videos, and engage more deeply with the present with science and nature.
#1 - Egypt: Quest for Eternity
Season 1982 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/1982
Take a spectacular journey to walk among the ancient ruins of one of history's great civilizations. Through the centuries, the ancient Egyptians created and constructed the most glorious monuments the world has ever seen. Explore the great temples of Luxor and Karnak. Cross the Nile to the Land of the Dead and enter the elaborately decorated tombs where the kings and queens are buried. Join Egyptologists as they unravel and interpret the riddles of Egypt's intriguing past.
#2 - The Sharks
Season 1982 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/1982
One of the most famous programs from the National Geographic Society, "The Sharks" takes you on a special expedition to study these fish of fearful legend and challenge the myths surrounding them. Journey below the ocean's surface in a specially-designed cage to observe sharks at close range. Meet Ron and Valerie Taylor as they experiment with a stainless steel suit which enables her to survive a shark attack.
#3 - Polar Bear Alert
Season 1982 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/1982
Shows how the residents of the town of Churchill, in the Canadian province of Manitoba, learn to coexist with the polar bears as the animals migrate each year through their town.
#4 - The Thames
Season 1982 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/1982
A documentary that deals with the history of England as seen through institutions and homes located near the Thames River. Also deals with the river itself and its recovery from excessive pollution.