Miriam Birch

Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Sphynx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the river path to the Land of the Dead, the pharaohs and queens' tombs, as well as egyptologysts' interpretation of Ancient Egypt mysteries.

Documentary on the extreme conditions of the Namib Desert in the southwest of Africa, and on the extraordinary creatures who thrive there. With temperatures at nearly double that of the warmest temperate climes, it seems nothing could survive. Yet life flourishes, miraculously.

Go behind the scenes at Moscow's Circus School and experience the magic and wonder of the performances that delight millions. See lion tamers risk life and limb, trapeze artists glide through the air, of course, the beloved clowns who inspire imagination and fantasy. With laughter as their language, the Soviet Circus bridges the gap between generations, borders, and all peoples of the world.

Documentary directed by Miriam Birch.

National Geographic Documentary about Bali, the tiny island in the Indonesian archipelago. Exploring the extraordinary culture of this island paradise that is made up of two thousand square miles of spectacular mountains, enticing beaches, and flourishing rice terraces.

The flood -- one of nature's most destructive phenomena -- is the star of this breathtaking installment of the Learning Channel's "Untamed Earth" series, which spotlights a different natural disaster in each episode. In this program, host Mark Hamill takes viewers into the heart of actual flash floods, where property is annihilated in mere moments. Hear eyewitness accounts of flood survivors, and learn how new technology aids in rescue efforts.