About this season
For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Episodes (9)
1. America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Goodbye
Aired 24 January 1998
America's endangered creatures are captured in this tale of animals losing their struggles with man.
2. Sea Monsters: Search for the Giant Squid
Aired 25 February 1998
This documentary looks at the efforts to find a live giant squid in nature.
3. Treasures of the Deep
Aired 26 April 1998
An expedition in the Mediterranean to uncover eight ancient Roman wrecks.
4. Dragons of the Galapagos
Aired 1 May 1998
Looks at the iguanas of the Galapagos Islands.
5. Storm of the Century
Aired 8 May 1998
A catastrophic storm hits a 1200 mile swath from Florida to Canada
6. Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Aired 29 May 1998
Scientists recreate the ancient ritual of mummification to see how the bodies of the pharaohs were preserved.
7. Ancient Graves: Voices of the Dead
Aired 8 November 1998
Ancient human grave sites have been uncovered all over the world.
8. Untold Stories of World War II
Aired 11 November 1998
9. Colossal Claw
Aired 13 November 1998