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Ancient shipwrecks and artifacts from the Black Sea are explored by leading underwater archaeologists, revealing insights into the region's historical significance.
On the island of Gotland, archaeologists Tim Sutherland and Maria Lyngstrom investigate a pit of crossbow bows in Mästerby, seeking evidence of a forgotten medieval battle.
In 1805, Karl Ludwig Schulmeister offers crucial intelligence to the French army while posing as a double agent for the Austrians during the Napoleonic Wars.
More than 40 human skeletons were found in two boat graves on Sarima Island, revealing the violent deaths of Viking warriors.
Famous historic ships from the United Kingdom, including HMS Victory and Cutty Sark, are explored through engaging narratives and expert insights.
An upright chariot burial in Iron Age Britain reveals significant insights into cultural practices that challenge traditional Roman narratives.
A Californian con-artist became the first known murderer in America to use insulin poisoning as a method to evade the law.
Cladh Hallan's Bronze Age burials reveal insights into the complex lives of ancient Britons, as explored by Alice Roberts and archaeological teams in Scotland.
Hitler's bad military decisions lead to dire consequences for Germany in World War II.
John Gotti's rise to power within the Gambino crime family during the 1980s illustrates his significant influence on organized crime in New York.
Alice Walker reflects on her upbringing in Georgia, her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and the inspiration behind her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple.
Chaco Canyon, Yosemite, and the Great Sand Dunes reveal a complex interplay of ancient history and unexplained phenomena across America's national parks.
Long-haired boys challenge societal norms and authority in 1967, sparking debates on personal expression and the evolving landscape of modern culture.
Islamic extremists in Russia aim to disrupt the Sochi Winter Olympics, having already executed deadly attacks nearby, raising significant security concerns.
Erich Bachem's Bachem Ba 349 Natter, a revolutionary rocket-driven aircraft, aimed to defend Germany during WWII but resulted in a tragic test flight.
Arkan's Tigers, a notorious paramilitary group, transformed former members into mafia operatives and state security agents, shaping Serbia's post-war landscape.
Adolf Eichmann, the architect of the Holocaust, was captured by Mossad agents in Argentina in 1960 and tried in Israel, where he was sentenced to death.
Nazi leaders Hermann Göring and Heinrich Himmler initiated a program of genetic manipulation aimed at creating Aryan animals and altering nature to support their vision of a thousand-year Reich.
Harry Burton captures Howard Carter's Tutankhamun excavation, making history in photography.
110 scaffolding tubes arrive on the Notre-Dame site as workers prepare to stabilize the structure and rebuild the iconic spire after the 2019 fire.
Joanna Lumley explores the Nile River's significance to Egypt's ancient history and modern culture, visiting historic sites and engaging with local communities.
354 American aircraft were on the island during the attack on Pearl Harbor, with 188 destroyed and 159 damaged in the initial assault.
In Essen, Nazi Germany's industrial hub during WWII, extensive production lines were rebuilt to support military power amid relentless Allied bombing raids.
A church graveyard in Britain is excavated by Time Team in search of a potentially significant Roman palace structure buried beneath.
The border between England and Wales, marked by sites like Tintern Abbey and Flint Castle, has exemplified peaceful coexistence for over 500 years.
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the invasion of Normandy, with ships carrying thousands of troops across the English Channel despite bad weather.
Benito Mussolini's alliance with Adolf Hitler is examined, highlighting how it transformed him from a powerful dictator to a humiliated puppet during Italy's downfall.
Spanish Armada captain Francisco de Cuéllar is shipwrecked off the Sligo coast in 1588, navigating challenges in war-torn Ireland before returning to Madrid.
Nazi death marches in the final days of World War II forced nearly 700,000 concentration camp prisoners into brutal conditions, resulting in 250,000 to 300,000 deaths.
Two thousand years ago, money changers in Jerusalem's Temple exchanged currencies for the temple shekel, essential for religious offerings.
On June 24, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte led La Grand Armée into the Russian Empire, prompting Tsar Alexander I to recall Mikhail Kutuzov from internal exile.
Canyonland's National Park is the setting for chilling tales and legends, featuring interviews and reenactments that explore its haunting mysteries.
In 2013, relentless torrential rains in Alberta, Canada, caused the “Flood of Floods,” displacing over 100,000 residents and resulting in billions in damages.
George Joseph Smith, a serial bigamist in early 20th Century England, drowned three of his wives in a bath to claim their insurance money.
700 kilometers of desert separate the ancient cities of Égrat and Petra, both significant sites of the Nabataean civilization.
Warsaw has a flourishing Jewish school with 200 students, marking a significant revival of Jewish life in Poland after decades of decline.
An American Navy SEAL and his South Vietnamese partner navigate through 30,000 enemy troops to rescue Medal of Honor recipient LTC Iceal Hambleton.
In 1975, the Queen vowed never to have Camilla Parker Bowles in the same room as her again due to the scandal surrounding her relationship with Charles.
In December 1941, Japan's surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor marked a pivotal moment that propelled the United States into World War II.
Australia was once home to a diverse array of dinosaurs, as evidenced by dramatic fossil findings and reconstructions presented by Dr Kelly Strzepek.
On May 26, 1941, a Catalina flying boat piloted by Ensign Leonard B. Smith located the Bismarck, leading to its eventual destruction by British forces.
5,398 objects from Tutankhamun's tomb will be displayed together for the first time in a new $1-billion museum, revealing secrets of the young pharaoh's life.
Over 170 missions were flown by Major Francis S. Manda during the air campaign in Italy and surrounding regions in World War II.
Gold Coast, Queensland, transformed into a sought-after holiday paradise in the 1960s, attracting land speculators and millionaires amid a booming tourism industry.
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a violent al-Qaida leader, became a primary target for President George W. Bush and the Joint Special Operations Command.
Queen Victoria, who ruled the British Empire for over 63 years, is portrayed as both a powerful monarch and a private individual navigating family life and personal passions.
Ancient civilizations' sacred sites and towering mountains are examined for their potential connections to extraterrestrial influence throughout history.
John the Baptist, King David, Jezebel, Joshua, and St Helena are examined for their significant roles in shaping religious narratives and disrupting societal norms.