Recalls the history of the Iditarod dog sled race, including some of its greatest mushers and dogs, and explains how teams and volunteers prepare for and run this famous Alaskan race.
Discusses ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs regarding death and the afterlife, the process of mummification, and the legend of a mummy's curse in relation to the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922.
Provides an overview of the history of castles--their origins, construction, uses, defense, and the daily life of their inhabitants--with an emphasis on famous castles of the Middle Ages.