Beowulf tells the story of a mysterious young warrior who saves the Spear-Danes from the terrible monster Grendel and his venomous mother. Long a mainstay of English Literature 101 courses at universities around the world, it is not only one of the oldest, but one of the most exciting English folktales ever invented. <br> Translated by Francis Barton Gummere

This is incredible footage, and the amazing thing is, I couldn't find any more information about the cameraman, Art Carter, on a Google search. Who is this amazing photographer who bided his time and was rewarded for his patience with three eruptions on Mauna Loa and Kilauea? The one shot of him in this film shows him wearing protective gear because of the heat near the lava fountain he is filming; it's pretty primitive when ...