S1992 E1 • Muhammad The Prophet

He was a humble merchant who received revelations from the angel Gabriel. But the religion he founded is now viewed by many as an enemy of the Western world. One of the most influential figures in human history, Muhammad is a figure of inspiration and enlightenment to billions of people the world over. Yet countless others see the religion he created as a source of evil and instability. Go far beyond the headlines and into the sands of history with this thoughtful, probing portrait. Travel the lands where he is said to have walked, and hear from renowned scholars and spiritualists who illuminate the man at the heart one of the world's great faiths.

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 1992

S1992 E2 • Lewis and Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier

Tracing Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's nearly 8000-mile round-trip expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean, through what is now the Northwestern U.S. Included: excerpts from the pair's diaries and comments from historians.

S1992 E3 • Episode 3

S1992 E4 • Annie Oakley: A Crack Shot in Petticoats

Born Phoebe Ann Moses (or Mosey) on August 13, 1860, in Darke County, Ohio, the woman who would be known as Annie Oakley developed her superb marksmanship abilities as a teen, earning enough to pay off the mortgage for her mother's home. She married fellow marksman Frank Butler in 1876 and would later become a star attraction for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show for years, renowned for unparalleled shooting tricks. A revered global figure, Oakley retired in 1913 and died in Ohio on November 3, 1926.

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 1992