Saga of the Viking thought to be the first European to land in America. The son of the explorer Eric the Red, Leif brought Christianity to Greenland and sailed to a place he called "Vinland", which most scholars believe to be modern New England.

Chronicles the life of the adventurer whose 25-year journey through Asia and China launched the Age of Exploration and brought the wonders of the East to Europe.

An original profile of the explorer that reveals details of his life that will surprise many viewers. Columbus received little credit for his discoveries, and died a broken and largely forgotten man.

He sought the Fountain of Youth and discovered Florida. Now, retirees continue to follow his lead. This profile of the Ponce de Leon, the "First Conquistador", chronicles how he brutalized native populations in his quest for riches.

Saga of the legendary American frontiersman who blazed the Wilderness Road. He was captured by Indians in 1778, but escaped, and moved to Missouri after losing his land in Kentucky. Boone became an American folk hero, thanks to the efforts of author John Filson, who wrote the story of his life.

Saga of the incredible journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Also looks at the private lives of the duo.

The English naturalist, who developed the ground-breaking theory of evolution, battles an array of obstacles--a debilitating illness, South American despots, and lethal seas that nearly thwart his voyage of discovery.

Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart? This profile of the legendary aviatrix and daredevil, who vanished without a trace in 1937, looks at the mystery of her disappearance as well as telling the story of her life.