Beyond the Movie

The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown documents the hardships that befell the first attempt by Europeans to form a colony in America. The program utilizes scientists and historians to explain what daily life was like for those that lived in Jamestown. This video was produced to coincide with the release of the Terrence Malick film The New World, which deals with a similar topic.

No single story in western civilization has continuously inspired and intrigued more people than the Trojan tale of war and deception. But, did a place called Troy really exist? Was Homer's epic more than just an engaging story? Join us in the search for a lost world and unravel the mysteries that swirl around this ancient city. Through stunning recreations and the perspectives of international scholars, National Geographic transports you back in time as we explore the ancient legends of this fabled city.