Treasures from the Past - DVD

In 1622, the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha sank off the coast of Florida. In her hold, she carried 40 tons of gold and silver and some 70 pounds of emerald contraband. For more than 300 years, men have died trying to find her and her priceless cargo. Join modern-day treasure hunter Mel Fisher who, after a 16-year search, found the riches that so many have sought.

With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic chronicles the amazing story of how an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium, and valued at over $5 million. The importance of the discovery is comparable to finding Tut's treasure. To solve the mystery of where the gold came from, to whom it belonged, and why it was buried, historians take u

Amid the clamor of technological and economic success, a reverence for age, custom, and tradition endures in Japanese culture. The honorable title, "Living National Treasure", is the highest award that can be achieved in the Japanese arts. Some seventy master craftsmen and performers are bestowed with this title and are charged with passing on the country's artistic heritage to future generations. Living Treasures of Japan takes you int