What do we know about the sun? In this Mega Episode documentary special from National Geographic, experts from around the globe explore and investigate phenomenons related to Earth's nearest star. Learn about the tiny spacecraft defying the odds to undergo mission impossible to get closer to the sun than ever before. Join NASA scientists to study the surface of the sun, including mysterious dark spots, magnetic tornados, and violent eruptions, to better monitor and understand the effects of solar storms on Earth's surface. Finally, unearth the architectural magic of spots like Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple and India's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, to dive into ancient civilization's knowledge of astronomy.
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Mission to the Sun - 00:00
Almost 100 million miles from Earth, a tiny spacecraft the size of a small car hurtles closer to the sun than any man-made object has ever been, at a speed faster than any man-made object has ever traveled, defying the almost unimaginable heat and deadly radiation of our closest star.
Dark Secrets of the Sun - 43:04
National Geographic reveals a bright new dawn in understanding our nearest star - one that might help keep our planet from going dark.
Chasing the Equinox - 1:27:06
Ancient Civilizations hid the secrets of their incredible knowledge of astronomy in their temples and palaces, built to align with the sun, on the same day, all over the world. Revealing humankind’s obsession with the sun, across thousands of years and every continent, this is architectural magic on a cosmic scale.
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Inside the Secrets of the Sun | Documentary MEGA Episode SPECIAL | National Geographic
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In this episode of To Catch a Smuggler, AMO discovers suitcases packed with cocaine aboard a ferry in Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, CBP stops multiple travelers with opioid pills across the southern border.
To Catch a Smuggler | S9 E2
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Blow Aboard! (Full Episode) | To Catch a Smuggler
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Bertie Gregory - National Geographic Explorer, wildlife filmmaker, and photographer - takes a seat in the yellow chair to answer the Nat Geo 9. In this interview, learn more about the host of Hammerhead Sharks Up Close, Secrets of the Bees, and Animals Up Close. Find out what advice Bertie would tell to his nine-year-old self, what is his favorite of the seven continents, and the three most important lessons he's learned in life.
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Bertie Gregory Answers the Nat Geo 9 | Yellow Chair Interview | National Geographic
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How do animals survive in Earth's most unforgiving environments? Join host Bear Grylls in this full episode compilation of Hostile Planet from National Geographic, as we journey through brutal grasslands and dense jungles, home to some of the planet’s most breathtaking creatures. Relentless predators and extreme weather–wildfires, icy winters, droughts, unbearable summer heat–create the ultimate battle for survival in the wild. This episode showcases the adaptations and resilience required by wild animals, including elephants, wolves, big cats, snakes, hippos, orangutans, and more, to endure the planet’s most punishing habitats. Only the strongest will have what it takes to make it through.
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Dark Heart of the Earth (Full Episode) | Hostile Planet Compilation | National Geographic
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Paid content for @gileadsciences. In Kisumu, Kenya, National Geographic Explorer and photographer Rena Effendi meets with Brenda Odera, a volunteer HIV prevention advocate working to expand awareness of PrEP, a medication that can help reduce the risk of HIV before exposure. After her own experience with PrEP, Brenda began volunteering in her community to connect vulnerable young women with information, resources, and local clinics. Through conversations with Brenda, Dr. Jared Olwal, a clinician at a PrEP clinic, Professor Elizabeth Bukusi, Chief Research Officer at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, and Florence Riako Anam, Co-Executive Director of the Global Network of People Living with HIV, the story explores the importance of education, access, and confronting stigma around HIV prevention. Gilead Sciences is working with local partners to help advance efforts not only to treat HIV, but to prevent it and create a future that is HIV free.
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Uncovering the Importance of Local Community Advocates to Prevent HIV | National Geographic
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From “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.
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LION | Official Trailer | National Geographic
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In this full episode of Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies from National Geographic, meet Darrell Blocker, a former American intelligence officer, and learn about a father’s mission to bring justice to one of the most feared members of the Taliban. The mission reaches a turning point when a teenage boy within his inner circle is captured during a raid. This newfound access, combined with the CIA’s most secretive tracking technology, brings the agency inches from the man they call “The Butcher.”
Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies | S1 E5
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Tracking the Butcher (Full Episode) | Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies | National Geographic
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Paid content for Visit Maine. National Geographic Explorer and photographer Kiliii Yüyan journeys through the lakes, mountains, rivers, and coastlines of Maine, meeting artists, makers, and community members whose lives are shaped by the land and water around them. His journey takes him to Rangeley, where he learns how to fly fish, and to Newry, where he discovers how Wabanaki canoe-making traditions are shaped by generations of knowledge and connection to the land. At Glidden Point Oyster Farms, Kiliii discovers why oyster farming is one of agriculture’s most sustainable industries. In Liberty, he visits a historic tool shop that has served Maine’s shipbuilders and craftspeople for generations, before tasting fresh lobster in Belfast. By the time he reaches the coast, Kiliii has a deeper understanding of the passion, resourcefulness, and community that define the state, seeing firsthand how Maine is truly forged by nature.
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Exploring Maine's Mountains, Rivers, and Lakes | National Geographic
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See why Maine is a fly fisher’s paradise with National Geographic Explorer and photographer, Kiliii Yüyan. Once you've mastered your cast on the water, explore a pottery studio in the woods to see how foraged local gems are melted into unique, handcrafted ceramics.
Come back next week to see more of Kiliii's adventures in our Maine Mondays series.
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