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Her name is synonymous with beauty, power, intrigue and ultimately tragedy. In 69 BC, Cleopatra was born into Egypt's Ptolemaic Dynasty, a dynasty in decline and under the protection of Rome. At the age of 18, she assumed the throne along with her y
国家地理2008年
Beneath the tourist gondolas on Lake Xochimilco in Mexico lives a creature that resembles a monster. Known as the water monster or Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is type of salamander. The Ambystoma Mexicano, this species, is the axolotl of Xochi
国家地理2008年
Archeologists are hoping to attract tourists to one of the jewels of the Roman Empire. Viminacium was the most important city in the Roman province of Upper Moesia. The city was located in what is today, Serbia. It's believed the Romans first conque
国家地理2008年
Volcanoes forged the rocky coast of Cabo de Gata in southeast Spain. But the tides blanket it with reef-like structures built by snails. An algine marine biologist Diego Moreno says this sea of life can be deadly. Filth and contaminants accumulate o
国家地理2008年
NASA scientists report NASAs Phoenix spacecraft has discovered evidence of past water at its Martian landing site and spotted falling snow for the first time on Mars. Soil experiments reveal the presence of two minerals known to be formed in liquid
国家地理2008年
This little kangaroo is a yellow-footed rock wallaby. They show off their mountaineering skills wherever cliffs jut out ( of ) Australia's vast desert land. Living in large colonies, the rock wallaby shelter in caves along the rocks. Shady crevices h
国家地理2007年
Australia's wild dog, the dingo is on the prowl. Today it hunts alone. A sign the dingo was probably on the lookout for small game. But it senses a larger opportunity, a baby kangaroo called Joey makes an excellent target. Its too big for his mother
国家地理2007年
It is modern, yet firmly rooted in the past, the Nubian wedding ritual shared by the entire village for seven days and nights. The air is perfumed by incense and filled with the sound of beating drums and joyful Nubian songs. Two years ago, Sherrie's
国家地理2007年
In the skies above the Yellowstone River, an osprey scans the waters below for its next meal. Osprey have exceptionally acute vision and can pick out the movement of fish one hundred feet below. It's not easy to haul a struggling 3-pound trout out of
国家地理2007年
We are here on Seal Island, off the coast of Maine, to observe the heroic track of one baby puffin to the sea. In order to do that, we'll have to use special infrared video because the track will begin at night. Just because this young puffin is maki
国家地理2007年
They went up in flames, thousands of original works by some of the world's greatest thinkers, not a single scroll survived. Today, 1600 years after the destruction of the great library, Alexandria has built a new library, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
国家地理2007年
The arrival of the P-waves in Valparaiso feels like a long sonic boom. Windows and buildings shudder. Some of the P-waves shoot up into the atmosphere, emitting a frightening roar. The secondary waves follow, carrying most of the earthquake's energy.
国家地理2007年
Millions of Americans enjoy playing golf, but golf courses are not known to be environmentally-friendly. They demand a lot of fresh water, fertilizers and herbicides to keep them looking green. That's true of most golf courses, but let's look at one
国家地理2007年
Farley is more than just cute, he is a fighter. When he was born, his mother, a first time mom wasn't around to take care of him. Keepers found him just hours after birth. Cold, dirty and hungry. When we first got our look at Farley, we were mostly c
国家地理2007年
When you think of alligators, the first words that come to mind probably aren't tender, loving and maternal. This video may make you think again. Here in the everglades, a mother alligator listens to the calls of her young as they hatch. Predators li
国家地理2007年
Out of the mists of the Stone Age, this structure has stood since the dawn of recorded history. This rounded tomb called Newgrange has stood on the bend of Ireland's River Boyne for more than 5,000 years. It is massive, distinct and very mysterious.
国家地理2007年
The F-8 Crusader was designed by Vought in response to a US navy requirement for a carrier-based supersonic fighter. It became apparent in the early 50s that, that the navy needed this capability. The air force was ahead of the navy in that regard wi
国家地理2007年
These sea birds are getting ready for a great show and just maybe a quick bite to eat. Wuhu, how about that? These are bottlenose dolphins rampaging up on shores gathering fish and causing a major holeable loom. Are they just showing off? The dolphi
国家地理2007年
This is not the Egypt of Khufu's day. The Pharaoh is no longer beyond criticism, and Ramesses' failure to take Kadesh could dangerously undermine his position. Ramesses hatches a face-saving plan well-suited to this more critical era. He reaches for
国家地理2007年
It's the picture postcard symbol of Australia. 'Cause they're nice and furry and cuddly. They are looking like toys. I'll be really hard put to find another mammal that is so recognizable internationally and so beloved. But love alone, the expert
国家地理2007年