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The Shuar, the only tribe never conquered by the Spanish Empire, shrink their enemies' heads.
Washington, D.C. is named after George Washington and chosen for strategic reasons.
Matt discusses the brewing process, including hops from the Middle Ages and the impact of prohibition.
Cleopatra's reign as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt is examined through historical accounts and archaeological evidence.
In 1917, literate sailors at Kronshtadt prepare for revolution during the Russian Revolution.
Ellis Island, a historic gateway for millions of immigrants, symbolizes both the promise of a new life and the challenges of exclusion in America's quest for equality.
In 1992, the Brazilian government shut down the Serra Pelada mine, forcing thousands of miners out and leaving the pit to flood.
The Transrapid, a maglev train designed to revolutionize transportation in Germany, now sits abandoned at its test site after failing to achieve commercial success.
Adolf Hitler, a former amateur artist, rises to power amid Germany's post-WWI turmoil.
LaMarcus Thompson invents the rollercoaster to combat America's slide into hedonism.
Hadrian's Wall, built in AD 122, stretched 73 miles and was fortified with a fort every seven miles, housing at least 500 soldiers each.
Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge, a fearsome pirate ship, sinks after hitting a reef.
Neutrons, discovered in 1932, can invade atomic nuclei and produce isotopes for medicine, but they also pose significant hazards to living organisms.
A 6-foot-long cross may have been used in the crucifixion of Yohanan Ben Kagakul, whose ankle bone was found pierced by a nail in Jerusalem.
Megan Haney Greer reaches a depth of 170 feet while free diving, equivalent to the height of a 13-story building.
Lake Guatavita in Colombia is central to the legend of El Dorado, where a chief would jump into the water to wash off gold dust.
The Mayan civilization develops advanced agricultural techniques to thrive in a tropical climate.
The Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order, are examined for their historical influence and the enduring mysteries surrounding their mission and activities.
A 1953 coup in Iran, supported by the CIA, has had lasting effects on the relationship between the US and Iran for decades.
Hundreds of women secretly join the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.
Egyptians believed in Gods like Horus, represented by Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt.
Inspector Eduardo Álvarez uses a bloody fingerprint left at a crime scene in 19th century Argentina to investigate the murder of two children.
Sir Thomas Malory wrote his definitive work on King Arthur while imprisoned in the Tower of London around 1469, shaping the legend of the knight in shining armor.
Oliver Stone puts the young cast of Platoon through a two-week boot camp for realism.
Archaeologists have found frozen Scythian mummies in the Altai region, dating back to the 5th century BC, adorned with intricate tattoos of real and mythical animals.
In ancient China, the invention of paper making along the Silk Road transformed communication and culture, influencing trade and knowledge exchange across continents.
A foreign field is described as "forever England" in a reading of Rupert Brooke's poem, reflecting on the connection between soldiers and their homeland.
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans in 1901, a city known for its vibrant music scene and a history of organized crime.
The Spanish Flu, often misattributed to Spain, actually originated from a natural mutation on a farm in the USA, likely in Kansas or Arkansas.
Juan Pujol García, known as Garbo, played a crucial role in World War II by orchestrating elaborate deception tactics that misled Nazi Germany.
Rockefeller Center's construction reflects NYC's ambition and costs $250 million.
On an island off the east coast of Maryland, a stone spearpoint suggests that humans may have arrived in North America 5,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Evidence suggests the Tower of Babel really existed, linked to an ancient brick discovery.
In 17th century Versailles, the opulent palace's design featured only two toilets for hundreds of guests, contributing to its notorious unsanitary conditions.
On the opening day of the Colosseum, the gladiatorial fight between Priscus and Verus ended in a draw, surprising the audience of thousands.
In the Tibetan region of Deqin, Mirka Duijn explores the historical and mythical connections to Shangri-La, as depicted in James Hilton’s 1933 novel, 'Lost Horizon.
Jet packs, first introduced in 1961, have seen little design change since, but one innovator is working to transform their future potential.
Olm salamanders can grow to almost a foot and a half long and can survive up to 10 years on a single meal in the dark caves beneath Predjama Castle.
J.S. Lovering Wharton builds Clingstone Mansion for privacy off Rhode Island's coast.
Many people from Catalonia, Kurdistan, and Quebec seek independence from their nations.
Apollo 13 faces superstitions about the number 13 before everything goes wrong.
Elected leaders can challenge the Supreme Court's rulings through various actions.
David Vetter, born on September 21, 1971, lived in a plastic bubble for most of his life due to severe combined immunodeficiency.
Travelers have visited the Grand Canyon's Osiris Tower and Temple of Ra, named after ancient Egyptian deities, for centuries.
The evolution of air bag technology over the past forty-five years has transformed cars into highly automated vehicles, paving the way for self-driving capabilities.
Sam Bindi reflects on his escape from Liberia's civil war, the challenges faced by families in poverty, and the educational opportunities for his children in Staten Island's Little Liberia.
The Taj Mahal is a memorial to true love built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal.
The Temple of Poseidon at Helike, an ancient Greek site, reveals insights into the civilization that thrived before its mysterious disappearance.
