National Geographic Channel's (NGC) documentary series, National Geographic Explorer, or simply Explorer, was revived in 2015 after a five-year hiatus▼. However, prior to 2010, Explorer had run for more than 25 years, making it the National Geographic Society's longest-running show. The show has garnered hundreds of awards, including more than 60 Emmys. Throughout the course of its history, the series has never failed to captivate audiences with riveting▼ stories. It has taken viewers to more than 120 countries to uncover mysteries of both ancient and modern worlds, and examine topics of nature, science, and culture.
Starting in April 1985, Explorer ran every Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on cable television, airing five to 10 short films. During its time on television, the show had been part of four television networks before finally moving to NGC in 2004. Explorer has since returned as a monthly program that investigates the stories published in the National Geographic magazine.
For instance, in the National Geographic's November 2015 issue, the topic of climate change, and how we should live with it, was explored. The hour-long Explorer episode featured science educator Bill Nye talking about climate change and its effects on the globe. This month's episode looks into the modern alliance between Kurdish▼ fighters and American forces fighting against the Islamic State in the Middle East. The Arab Spring and subsequent upheavals▼ in the region have disrupted the unspoken rules about which groups and governments to support or fight against. To understand these issues further, be sure to catch Explorer on NGC this month.
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