For sixty years the sport of NASCAR has covered a lot of ground. From the sand of Daytona Beach, to the dirt of Langhorne Speedway to the asphalt of Darlington Raceway, NASCAR has been a vibrant reflection of American society. Through its long evolution, the growth of the stock-car racing series has bred success and awareness on an increased landscape. The sport is no longer regional…or American…it is global.

Take a look at the latest volcanic survey data and marvel at the frightening number of volcanoes heating up around the world. Is this a simple, geological coincidence, or the sign of some larger, potentially deadly pattern at work? Join one group of scientists as they reveal a number of cutting-edge theories to explain the sudden surge in volcanic activity. Then, watch as they put those theories to the test at the summit of smoldering Mount Tungurahua in Ecuador. It's a high-stakes game of man versus the mountain; because if any of these theories prove correct, they could help forecast future volcanic activity and save lives all over the planet.

In South Africa's False Bay, mornings are action-packed - and bloody. Haai, a huge Great White Shark, hunts Cape fur seals who leave their rocky island to fish in what locals refer to as ""The Gauntlet."" Despite her superb senses and incredible weaponry, Haai is so big she can't manoeuvre as well as she used to and is having trouble catching her prey. She has chosen a young fur seal, Rob (the Afrikaans word for seal), for her next meal but Rob is disinclined to play along. The two intelligent, determined creatures enter into a daily battle of wits and abilities. Meanwhile, a giant school of sardines migrates through the Gauntlet, inviting every predator off the coast to a feeding frenzy. When the sardines realise the danger, they disappear back into the open ocean, leaving the predators to prey on each other. With several younger Great White Sharks now threatening Haai's authority, will the big boss of False Bay conclude her hunt and maintain her authority? Can Rob outswim and outsmart the new predators as well as his original nemesis? Who will be left in False Bay at the end of the sardine run and who will survive ""The Gauntlet""?

Superman. The ultimate superhero. Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. And able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. The Man of Steel has enthralled audiences for decades with his incredible powers of flight, super strength, x- ray vision and super speed. But just how much science fact is there behind these superpowers?

Provides a behind-the-scenes look, with unprecedented access, into life inside the Vatican. With rare footage of secret archives, private chapels and papal quarters, the program explores the Vatican's long, powerful history, and the unique traditions and ceremonies that have survived for nearly 2000 years. Accounts from Vatican officiants, historians and devoted individuals who work closely with the Pope John Paul II provide privilieged insight into the inner workings of one of the richest wonders of the world. 60 minutes.

Ngorongoro Crater is lush, beautiful and rich with residents that graze its volcanic floor. Two thousand foot high cliffs surround the Crater, which is home to over 13,000 herd animals. The Crater is also home to the highest density of large carnivores in Africa. 18 year old Msaka is the Crater's oldest lioness and leads the large Lakette pride. Faced with a food shortage, their chief huntress disappears to seek out sustenance for them all.

From dusk until dawn it's searching in the dark sky - a silent, winged Phantom with extraordinary hunting methods. Owls can hear the squeeks for mice from far distances. A silent rustling of their prey makes them change their flight and strike with astonishing precision. National Geographic accompanies filmer Fergus Beeley on his exciting adventure on the tracks of this bird of prey, fascination him since childhood. From the owls hunting in the crocodile-infested rivers of south Africa to the perfectly camouflaged Snow-Owls, which breed on the ground and withstand the icy cold of north Alaska. With help of infrared cameras and other techniques we optain unprecedented and rare impressions into the amazing abilities of these hidden hunters.

Which is one of nature's most magnificent creatures at the power, in this documentary exploring the mystery and romance them. Between people at the mysterious bonds has evolved through the ages. At our line of servants, tired of not knowing his comrades, our friends have become loyal. 4000 years ago with people at our day began an affair that a lot of comparison led to the change. In this film the fight in the plains of the Wild West will follow the excitement of wild horses, the Spanish fans at the demonstrations will be brought back to homeland in Mongolia, with rarely a factor at the heart will hear the sound of hooves. National Geographic, who won our hearts with details about the lives of these noble animals, and demonstrate in front of the eyes.

Plunge head-first into the gritty underworld of America's most fearsome prisons. America's prisons are teeming with dangerous and conniving criminals–who stop at nothing to get their way. In this world of absolutes, predators stalk their next prey, gang commanders order hits from isolation, and inmates are armed with deadly weapons. Here, only the strong–and devious–survive.

Over the past few decades, the Middle East has been an epicenter of political and violent turmoil, often with religious conflict at its core. An understanding of the Muslim faith and its most sacred text is very important. NGC presents Inside the Koran, a journey into the heart of the Islamic world to better understand this complex and seemingly contradictory spiritual guide, including the messages that some perceive as justification for the violent conflict and suicide bombings.

Massive earthquakes. Giant tidal waves. Super volcanoes exploding. Raging firestorms. These are just a few visions of a global apocalypse that some say will happen on December 21, 2012. That's when the eerily accurate Mayan calendar will come to a sudden end. That ancient calendar is causing a modern day panic. People around the world fear that our planet faces a catastrophe never seen before in human history.

National Geographic takes you inside one of the United States' most violent and dangerous maximum-security prisons - Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, California. With nearly 200 gang-related attacks each year, overcrowded conditions have increased tensions for both officers and inmates. Hear firsthand how fights and murders are organized by gang leaders and how out-numbered officers can easily be at the mercy of a gang war.

The white robes and fiery crosses of America's oldest terrorist group have become national symbols of hate and violence. Now, one segment of the modern KKK has teamed up with skinheads, neo-Nazis and other extremist groups toward a common goal of "white rule." NGC travels inside the KKK's deadly world. Learn how the organization's membership has grown in recent years. Hear from current Klan members and victims, along with KKK experts as they break down the face of this modern hate group.

Few scientists like to predict the future. Geographer Chris Scotese however, has drawn a map of Earth 250 million years from now. This supercontinent is a place of wild extremes. Experts such as climatologist Dr Paul Valdes, atmospheric scientist George Bryan and paleo-biologist Bruce Tiffney predict what life might be like on a future Earth. But other scientists believe a future single landmass world could sow the seeds of destruction for all life on Earth and the formation of a scorched and barren planet in its place.

Along the Luangwa River in Zambia, a hippo, a lioness and a crocodile battle to stay alive. Sparse vegetation leaves little food for hippos and little shelter for big cats, which draws them to the last pools of water...where crocodiles lurk.