An inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the world's oldest and most enigmatic cities. Destroyed and rebuilt countless times over 5,000 years, the city's enduring appeal remains a mystery. What made it so important to so many different cultures? How did it become the center of the world for three major religions? Why does it still matter to people?

Africa, Wilds of Madagascar: Madagascar's wildlife and vegetation have evolved in near isolation for hundreds of millions of years. Discover a sunken forest on the island's isolated Ankarana plateau, home to crowned lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos, and souimanga sunbirds. Dragons of the Galapagos: Dragons still walk the Earth in the remote Galapagos Islands, where iguanas swarm both land and sea. Discover the islands' unique strategies for survival, as...

In Venice, the city of canals, we begin with a boat ride on Lake Garda. We continue into the heart of the Veneto region with a look at Vicenza and the spectacular Palladian villas. In Marostica, we observe a chess game in period costume, then go on to the Naviglio of Brenta. Finally, we explore Venice and the islands of Murano and Burano.

Rick Steves guides the viewer through some of his favorite European cities, villages, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Traverse the beauty of Oregon, from the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge to the many wilderness lakes and rivers.

Extraordinary footage of never before seen river systems hidden deep within the remote reaches of inner Mongolia. An adventure covering unexplored territory on horseback, camel, Russian 4x4's and hiking boots in search for the largest trout in the world.

Visits the Na Pali coast on the lush island of Kauai before heading south to Oahu and the big cities of Honolulu and Waikiki, the volcano on Maui and the Big Island.

Join some of California's most unique residents and experience the wonders of this amazing state's farthest edges as few ever have from San Diego to Half Moon Bay.

Includes Munich and the Foothills of the Alps; Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg; Germany's Black Forest and Cologne; Berlin; Germany's Hamburg and The Luther Trail; Germany's Dresden and Leipzig; Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg; and special features.