Break it Down goes Hollywood to uncover the magic of movie stunts; real guns, fake blood and a whole lot of cinematic secrets.
Producers: Exploration Production Inc.
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The Solar System!
Take a journey through space from the beginning, more than 4½ billion years ago with the birth of the sun; explore the far reaches of the solar system on icy cold Pluto. Learn about the origin of planets and their composition. Understand why planets are classified as rock, gas, or ice planets. See what Saturn’s rings are made of, why Venus is so hot, and why Pluto is so cold. Are there really little green Martians living on Mars?
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Science and The City
Larger-than-life science guy Alan Nursall takes science on the road and challenges YOU to learn in a hands-on rodeo of discovery. Experiments any one can do touching on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Meteorology and Technology, Science and the City does it all.
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Tokaido Shinkansen
Japan’s Tokaido Shinkansen, known as the bullet train, operates on a dedicated railway line at up to 285 km/h.
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The Canadian
The iconic Canadian travels between Vancouver and Toronto; passengers travel in vintage streamliner cars built in the 1950s.
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White Pass & Yukon Route
The White Pass and Yukon route was built in 1869 to take miners and supplies to the Klondike gold fields, and was the worlds first containerized freight railway.
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North Rail Express
The highly-specialized North Rail Express container train travels from Narvik in the Norwegian Arctic Circle to Oslo, delivering cargo of fish as quickly as possible.
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The Ghan
The Ghan takes passengers on a three-day, two-night journey through Australia, from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north; the Pichi Pichi Railway offers passengers a trip on an original steam locomotive train.
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Viking Sea
When guests board the Viking Sea, they’re not looking for casinos, bumper cars or discos. They want outstanding scenery, dramatic destinations, and sublime Scandinavian decor, all of which they’ll receive, and then some. Join us on a 14-day journey that follows ancient Viking trading routes, from London to Scotland and the northwest coast of Norway. It’s a course this new ship has never sailed before, and while it promises majestic views and grand adventure, getting there and back will push the captain and his crew to the limit.
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Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista is the newest, largest ship to join Carnival Cruise Line, with 10 restaurants, an IMAX theater, a massive water park, and a crew of 1,400 ready to tend to the needs of its 4,600 passengers. But with a new ship comes growing pains, and on this 10-day voyage from Athens, Greece, to Barcelona, Spain, Vista’s troubles begin from the very moment she leaves port. See how the captain and crew hustle to feed, move, entertain, and problem solve around the clock in order to meet their guests’ great expectations aboard this mighty vessel.