AS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TITANIC TRAGEDY IS COMMEMORATED, JOIN HISTORY® FOR THE MOST EXTENSIVE EXPLORATION AND IMAGING EVER UNDERTAKEN OF THE WRECK SITE – NO OTHER PROGRAM HAS THE EXCLUSIVE STORY OF THE UNIQUE EXPEDITION AND ITS STARTLING REVELATION!It was called “unsinkable” and its power to fascinate remains unequalled. How was the ship wounded so quickly by an iceberg forcing 1500 souls beneath the waves of the North Atlantic? To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in April 2012, HISTORY partnered with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and RMS Titanic, Inc. for the most extensive exploration and imaging ever undertaken of the wreck site in TITANIC AT 100: MYSTERY SOLVED. For the first time, the entire ship and debris field is made visible in stunning HD and 3D-HD. CGI illustrates what happened structurally to the ship –minute by minute– after the collision. Never-before-seen views dramatically underscore this tragic history.
As the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking approached, a team of scientists, engineers and imaging experts joined forces to answer one of the most haunting questions surrounding the legendary disaster: Just how did the “unsinkable” ship break apart and plunge into the icy waters of the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912? Two years ago, HISTORY took part alongside the world’s top underwater experts in the most thorough and exhaustive study of the wreck ever made. The undertaking yielded unprecedented new discoveries and the first comprehensive map of Titanic’s watery grave, helping specialists solve the century-old puzzle of what went wrong — and determine who or what was responsible.
TITANIC AT 100: MYSTERY SOLVED documents this mission, captures the high-tech mapmaking process, unveils astonishing pieces of never-before-seen wreckage and presents the expedition’s unexpected findings. Unprecedented new technology and expertise was used to create a precisely detailed portrait of the entire fifteen-square-mile patch of ocean floor where Titanic came to rest.
In the twenty-five years since the wreck was located, no one had ever explored and mapped the entire site — nearly half the area remained unseen and unknown, and significant portions of the ship, which could reveal how it broke, were missing. Now, after 100 years, every inch of the entire site is finally known, and every piece of the ship documented exactly where it landed on the ocean floor a century ago. See newly discovered pieces of the ship for the first time, follow the expedition’s new finds, and come to learn the definitive story of how the ship broke apart. TITANIC AT 100: MYSTERY SOLVED will answer the biggest questions about Titanic: did she have a fatal flaw, and if so, who or what was responsible?
Format: DVD/Single
Run time: 96 mins.
Price: $19.95srp
Street: June 5
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FROM COLONEL SANDERS’ SUIT TO A COMPETITION DRAGSTER, THE LATEST DVD INSTALLMENT OF PAWN STARS, THE #1 SHOW ON HISTORY® CALLED “REALITY GOLD[1]”, IS PACKED WITH NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED EPISODES!
As the New York Times says, PAWN STARS is “several shows in one: in addition to education and salesmanship, it offers domestic comedy in the byplay among family members”. If you love to both learn and laugh, this June, HISTORY® invites you to join the Harrisons at the Gold and Silver Pawn shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas — the modern day Mecca for people in need of quick cash – for PAWN STARS: VOLUME 4.
In the latest DVD installment of the highest-rated ongoing series in the history of the network, three generations of Harrison men clash with friendly camaraderie over items from classic cars to samurai swords. And, here at Gold and Silver, everything has a history, everything has a price and you never know what’s going to walk through the door. PAWN STARS: VOLUME 4 features 16 episodes never-before released on two discs including a wide variety of eclectic items for the Harrisons to haggle over like Colonel Sanders’ suit, a competition dragster racecar and an Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon.
[1] The New York Post
Format: DVD/2 Discs
Run time: Approx. 6 hrs. 18 mins.
Price: $19.95srp
Street: June 5
In small towns, and along America’s back roads, treasures are waiting to be uncovered— valuable relics from history that are hidden in junk piles, buried in barns and stacked in garages. And, as you might imagine, it takes experts to find these treasures – and turn rust to riches. In AMERICAN PICKERS, a HISTORY® fan favorite going into its fourth season, follow two of the most skilled “pickers”— Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology, and his business partner, Frank Fritz— as they hunt down objects with historical, collectible and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners. Will they find a $325,000 motorcycle or a rusty old weather vane? Find out with AMERICAN PICKERS: VOLUME THREE.
Across eight treasure-strewn episodes, the duo explore a century-old amusement park, pick their way through a geodesic dome and after years of begging, finally allow the office-based Danielle to get in on the action in episodes such as “Laurel and Hardy”, “Mike’s Breakdown” and “What’s in the Box?”. And, along the way, viewers will meet people whose own stories open a fascinating window into American lives and history.
Format: DVD/2Discs
Run time: Approx. 5 hrs., 39 mins.
Price: $19.95srp
Street: June 5
THIS JUNE, TAG ALONG WITH THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS BOUNTY HUNTER IN A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF ADRENALINE-FUELED EPISODES!
This June, Dog the Bounty Hunter and his fearless, family-based posse return for more high-stakes adventure in the special collection, DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER: TAKING IT TO THE STREETS. Across four action-packed episodes of the A+E hit reality series, Dog, Beth and the Chapman clan track a meth dealer and his pregnant girlfriend through the high plains of Colorado, then it’s a dangerous trip to Hawaii for the pursuit of a dangerous fugitive that will lead them through the jungles on their way to a midnight raid. Next it’s back to Colorado, where Dog squares off with a family determined to protect a runner with more than a decade’s worth of trouble with the law. Finally, Dog masterminds a risky hoax involving the felon’s family in an attempt to bring him to justice. As the intensity of bounty hunting begins to take its toll on the Chapman family, and Dog and Beth are struggling to keep the posse together, they have – in this special volume -- some of the most adrenaline fueled, heart-pumping chases and catches to date!
Format: DVD/Single
Run time: Approx. 176 mins.
Price: $19.95srp
Street: June 12
Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons returns with his unconventional family for an all-new season of A&E’s hit series GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS. And, SEASON SIX answers the sigular, lonmg-awaited question: will Gene, the God of Thunder, finally tie the knot with his beloved partner Shannon? GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS: SEASON 6, PARTS 1&2, are two new value-priced sets from the highest rated season in the show’s history; each is priced to collect at $19.95srp.
The longest-running celebrity family-based series on television begins with a shocking moment for America’s most traditional, non-traditional family. With Nick and Sophie away at college and Gene’s rock star ego at an all-time high, Shannon decides she needs to re-evaluate their relationship and leaves her longtime boyfriend. Now, they must decide if they want to movie on with the next phase of their lives together. In SEASON SIX, viewers will get a fly-on-the-wall look at the state of Gene and Shannon’s relationship and explore never-before-seen corners of their personal lives, including Gene’s emotional visit to Israel, a special visit to the troops and a relationship-telling trip to Belize. SEASON 6, PART 1 includes 9 episodes across 2 discs such as “KISS Your Family Goodbye”, “Blood is Thicker than Hummus” and “Mr. Tweed Goes to Canada”, as well as a bonus disc filled with 7 previously unreleased episodes from SEASON 5!
Timed to release during wedding season and with all-new A+E episodes featuring the newlyweds during their first year of marriage, these sets are sure to intrigue the 100 million collective viewers who’ve tuned in throughout the series run!
Format: DVD/(PART 1) 3 Discs/(PART 2) 2 Discs
Run time: (PART 1) Approx. 9 hrs., 32 mins. + extras; (PART 2) Approx. 6 hrs., 14 mins. + extras
Price: $19.95srp each
Street: June 12
WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED IN HISTORY BOOKS WERE ONLY HALF TRUE?THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR CRACKS THE CODES AND UNCOVERS TRUTHS BEHIND SOME OF HISTORY’S MOST PROVOCATIVE SECRETS IN THE SECOND SEASON OF THIS FAN FAVORITE SERIES!
Best-selling author and history buff Brad Meltzer has studied and written about some of the most revered institutions and documents in human history including the Supreme Court, the presidency, the Secret Service, Wall Street, and the bible. And, along the way he’s uncovered countless clues, stories and theories he hasn’t been able to fully scrutinize…until now. In BRAD MELTZER’S DECODED: SEASON TWO, he explores the hidden codes and symbols that surround us across all 13 episodes, including unveiling mysteries surrounding Ft. Knox, The Declaration of Independence and Mount Rushmore. Drawing from Brad’s fascination with history, this captivating HISTORY series serves as a foundation to inform the past and reveal valuable stories about the future. Also included in this 4-disc set is never-before-aired footage!
Format: DVD/4 Discs
Run time: Approx. 10 hrs. + extras
Price: $29.95srp
Street: June 12
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