Thursday, July 27
8 p.m. - midnight E/P

TCM

Subjects: World History

High School

"Cleopatra"

In this movie, based in part on the writing of the Roman politician - historian Plutarch, the legendary Egyptian queen tries to use her beauty to conquer the Roman Empire ??? by wooing Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony. Cast includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison.

To see what historian Plutarch wrote about the characters in this story log on http://www.bartleby.com/12/10.html about Caesar and http://www.bartleby.com/12/11.html about Anthony. For information about the movie log on http://imdb.com/title/tt0056937

Friday, July 28
6-7 p.m. E/P

Discovery Channel

Subjects: World History

Middle and High School

"Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt"

In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology. TVPG

Saturday, July 29
6-7 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Math and American History

Middle and High School

"Decoding The Past: Secrets Of The Dollar Bill"

What do the symbols and numbers on the dollar bill actually mean? This documentary looks at some intriguing threads of meaning and symbolism at play in the bill's design. Extraordinary strands of numerology are interwoven into the bill's structure, which, on analysis, suggest surprising hidden alignments. Why does it look the way it does and how has it changed through the ages? The program also analyzes the significance of changes in the bill's appearance over time and examine alternative designs, looks at the historical context of the bill's conception--what the dollar bill set out to represent--the patriotism and idealism of a young republic; and goes inside the Treasury's Department of Printing and Engraving for exclusive access to the presses and the people who process the millions upon millions of dollars in circulation. TVPG

Sunday, July 30
8-9 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: Science and Geography

Middle and High School

"NATURE: A Mystery in Alaska"

Alaska is home to one of the world's most complex and spectacular ecosystems, and also one of the greatest wildlife mysteries - many animals decline dramatically in number with no clear explanations why. Against the backdrop of magnificent mountains and seacoasts, this documentary attempts to unravel at least part of the enigma.

For further details log on http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/#2009

Monday, July 31
7-8 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"Modern Marvels: Glue"

Space Shuttle. It's even used in surgery. Without it, our material world would simply fall apart. This documentary visits the world of glue. Glue's sticky trajectory spans human history from Neolithic cave dwellers who used animal glue to decorate ceremonial skulls to modern everyday glues and their uses, including Elmer's glue, 3M's masking and Scotch tape, and the super glues. Remember the Krazy Glue commercial in which a man held himself suspended from a hard hat that had just been glued to a beam? Well, that 1970s vintage ad understates the power of glue. IN this program, with the help of a crane, you'll see a 6,000-pound pickup truck hoisted off the ground by a steel joint that's been bonded with glue

Monday, July 31
10-11 p.m. E/P

FX

Subjects: Social Science and Geography

High School

"30 Days: Immigration"

This documentary follows a man who has staunch anti-immigrant views and is a member of the Minutemen as he goes to live for 30 days with a family of illegal immigrants. Rated TV 14 ??? L ( for strong language)

Tuesday, Aug. 1
6-7 p.m. E/P

Discovery Times Channel

Subjects: World History and Geography

High School

"Moments in Time: Napoleon's Lost Army"

Napoleon's plan for conquering Russia seemed a sure thing, yet the pursuit became one of the worst disasters in military history. In this documentary ??? as much about the winters in Russia as about history - scientists discover the remains of more than 2,000 French soldiers, the first mass grave of its kind. TV-PG

Tuesday, Aug. 1
8-9 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: Science and World History

Middle and High School

"NOVA: this Old Pyramid"

NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits. This program tries to find out how the pyramids were built by actually building one. Egyptologist Mark Lehner and professional stonemason Roger Hopkins join forces in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza to put clever and sometimes bizarre pyramid construction theories to the test.

For further details log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova

Wednesday, Aug. 2
7-8 p.m. E/P

Animal Planet Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Edward R. Morrow: This Reporter"

In this documentary you will hear a voice say :"This . . . is London.", in a way you will never forget. With those trademark words crackling over the airwaves from a city in the midst of the blitzkrieg, Edward R. Murrow began a journalistic career that had no equal. From the opening days of World War II through his death in 1965, the CBS executive-turned-star-reporter had an unparalleled influence on the development of broadcast journalism. His voice was universally recognized, and a generation of radio and television journalists emulated his style. His pioneering television documentaries have more than once been credited with changing the course of history, and to this day his name is synonymous with courage and perseverance in the search for the truth. TV-PG

For further details log on http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters

Thursday, Aug. 3
9-10 p.m. E/P

Discovery Times Channel

Subjects: Science and World History

Middle and High School

"Industrial Wonders: S.S. Great Eastern"

The true story of the S.S. Great Eastern, a ship designed and built by a genius engineer with the fabulous name of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In it???s day the largest moving man-made object ever built, it was a floating city six times the size of anything that had ever sailed the oceans. Among other things, she carried enough cable to string a telegraph connection across the Atlantic Ocean. TV PG

For further details log on http://www.cwhistory.com/history/html/GtEastern.html

Friday, Aug. 4
5-6 p.m. E/P

Travel Channel

Subjects: Geography and Science

ELementary, Middle and High School

"Pizza Wars: New York vs. Chicago"

For premium pizza, food experts give equal marks to two U.S. cities. New York is known for its crispy thin crust and Chicago for its knife-and-fork deep dish. This documentary visits legendary pizza-makers to find out who was the first and whose is best.

Saturday, Aug. 5
8-9 p.m. E/P

Discovery Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"Big Science: Giant Squid: Caught on Camera "

This science documentary shows the first photographs ever of the giant squid - one of the world's largest and most mysterious sea creatures.