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The work of Clint Eastwood has enthralled moviegoers for years, so the great man gains a welcome entry into the Biography series with this release. Rare footage and glowing testimonials combine to present a thorough overview of Eastwood`s life and career, while his non-filmmaking pursuits are also covered. Eastwood fought in the Korean war, and has kept many interests outside of his Hollywood career, such as becoming mayor of Carmel in California in 1986, and becoming the owner of a restaurant (The Hog`s Breath Inn) in the same city. All of this and more is revealed on this program, which also includes rare home movie footage of Eastwood.

This intensely captivating documentary from directors Bill Siegel and Sam Green focuses on the radical political activist group the Weathermen, who organized in the 1960s to protest the Vietnam War. With roots in a group called Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the Weathermen represented a small faction of political-minded protesters who believed that in order to avoid being marginalized and ignored by the US government, they would need to take violent action. Speaking out with clear goals to intentionally inflict violence, their slogan was Bring the War Home, indicating that they would mimic on US turf the violence that US troops were ordered to carry out in Vietnam. They organized bombings--sometimes botching their plans horribly and causing unintended casualties--that put them on the Most Wanted list of the FBI. In turn, they split up and went underground, trying to avoid prosecution while continuing to plan violent protests. While THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND takes a fascinating look at the wildly daring tactics and philosophies that this group used to try to make a change; it also comments on the group's failures and its irresponsible methods. Some of the most revelatory moments of the film come from other political activist groups, such as the Black Panthers, reflecting back on the actions of the Weathermen, and, in hindsight, looking at the group's practices with new perspective.

Russian Czar Nicholas II`s collection of eggs helped establish the reputation of Peter Carl Faberge--who made them especially for the Czar--and they remain invaluable artefacts that change hands for millions of dollars. This A&E presentation takes a look at the eggs, taking in the history behind them, and the museums and collectors who covet these precious works of art.

The History Channel presents an overview of the Greek Gods with this release, studying the myths and legends that surround them, and the many visual interpretations of each God.

Debate rages about the Shroud of Turin and its authenticity, so this program from the History Channel examines all the facts and attempts to determine whether the Shroud did belong to Jesus. A fascinating series of arguments ensues, and while we may never know the exact truth, there`s little doubt that this artefact will cause plenty of debate for many years to come.

The value of oil to the human race is enormous, but its many uses have forced prices to rise and fears to swell as it slowly becomes clear that the planet is running short of the black stuff. This History Channel presentation examines the oil industry, and also looks at the enormous conflicts it has caused.

An American entrepreneur, Andrew Carnegie helped turn the steel industry into a thriving business. Becoming a billionaire due to his keen business sense, Carnegie turned a localized business into a massive industry, creating huge steel mills across the country, many of which are still in use. This program offers an overview of Carnegie`s remarkable achievements, drawing on vintage footage, the words of historians, and photographs that charter the evolution of the steel industry.

This presentation from the History Channel takes a look at the Spanish-American War, covering all the propaganda and the battles that raged, while also considering the global implications of the war.