Jim Cummins only has one vacation a year. Will he be able to make it to California and back, with his family, in just 10 days? If he follows his schedule, he will. But bank robbers, speeding tickets, snakes and JAIL weren't on his schedule. Take an exciting road trip with the Cummins family to see what happens. California or Bust.

Dad the Hero on Vacation

This program examines the history and physiology of crucifixion. Though generally associated with the Roman Empire, it began with impalement, a method of public execution by torture, in the Assyrian Empire. Through extensive use the Roman Empire refined methods to maximize and, by delaying death, extend the suffering of the victim. In recent centuries crucifixion has experienced a renaissance in various forms but with the same purpose; state sponsored terrorism to suppress opposition.

Crucifixion

National Geographic looks in some detail at 6 of the many close brushes with death Adolph Hitler had at the hands of assassins. The potential for the plots to succeed are examined as is the unpleasant fate of the would be assassins.