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George Bush's administration leveraged the fear from the 9/11 attacks to justify the invasion of Afghanistan and the controversial war in Iraq, reshaping global politics.
Hashiba Hideyoshi must swiftly strategize to confront Akechi Mitsuhide and avenge Oda Nobunaga's death, shaping the future of Japan's power dynamics.
Vito Genovese's ruthless ambition led to the assassination of Frank Costello, marking a pivotal moment in the violent history of America's Mafia.
The 20th Dynasty of ancient Egypt faced significant challenges, including invasions by the Sea Peoples, internal strife, and the eventual decline of its civilization.
War factories in Britain, like Vickers, play a crucial role in winning the Second World War.
Two 19-year-old recruits, David Bratland and Jesper Bruseth, train in Kirkenes to monitor and defend the nearly 200-kilometre-long border with Russia.
In the French Foreign Legion, new recruits undergo intense training and selection processes, facing elimination at every turn as they strive to become elite soldiers.
Three days of excavation at Wittenham Clumps reveal that the Iron Age hill fort was first built around 600 BC, alongside a thriving community.
15,000 troops faced a critical decision at El Alamein in 1942 as Erwin Rommel chose to retreat against Hitler's orders to fight to the last man.
Pilgrims have traveled to Varanasi for more than 2,500 years to bathe in the Ganges, a river considered sacred in Hinduism.
7,000 sailors and pilots aboard the USS Harry S. Truman conduct thousands of take-offs and landings during a four-week NATO training operation.
Japan's military expansion, driven by tensions with China and North Korea, raises concerns about a return to past militarism and its implications for regional stability.
Adolf Hitler's military decisions during key battles, such as the invasion of France and the Russian campaign, reveal a pattern of hubris that contributed to the Third Reich's defeat.
Peter Jackson shares insights into his innovative restoration of World War One footage, blending technology and personal history to honor those who served.
In March 1945, two men, Michael Le and Roy Faron, disobey orders to launch a surprise attack on a German headquarters in northern Italy.
The Luftwaffe's evolution from a dominant air force during the early years of World War II to its eventual decline and defeat by Allied forces is examined.
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán transformed the global drug trade into a multibillion-dollar empire through innovative logistics and ruthless tactics, leaving a legacy of violence and addiction.
Winnipeg's Red River, often seen as a graveyard for the city's criminal underbelly, becomes the focus of volunteer search efforts for unsolved murder cases.
Iconic tanks and armoured vehicles of World War Two, including the T-34 and Sherman, are analyzed for their effectiveness and key statistics.
Archaeologists, federal agents, and reformed looters investigate the looted treasures of the ancient Khmer Empire, tracing smuggling routes from Cambodia to New York.
Kate Middleton navigates her new role as Princess of Wales, balancing royal duties, public expectations, and comparisons to Princess Diana.
Saigo Takamori was born on January 23, 1828, in Kagoshima, Japan, and became a central figure in the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877.
Mudlarking along the Thames reveals long-lost historic artefacts, showcasing their remarkable stories at the London Museum's exhibition, Secrets of the Thames.
A luxury survival condo in Kansas, a minefield in Sarajevo, and an abandoned fake Pentagon in Shanghai are among the locations explored in this episode.
Philippa Langley and Rob Rinder investigate the historical mystery of the princes in the Tower, exploring new evidence regarding Richard III's involvement.
On March 28, 1940, the Franco-English supreme council decided to mine Norwegian waters, marking a critical escalation in the conflict with Germany.
King Offa, the Anglo-Saxon ruler of Mercia from 757 to 796, is the focus of an archaeological search for his legendary palace in Herefordshire.
On June 15, 1094, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, captured the city of Valencia from Muslim forces after a year-long siege.
Carl Zeiss opened his first workshop in Jena, Germany, on November 17, 1846, starting a company that now drives innovations in optics and microscopy.
The policy of appeasement by European powers in the 1930s allowed Adolf Hitler's aggressive actions to escalate, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War Two.
Otto Skorzeny was born on June 12, 1908, in Vienna and became known for his commando operations during World War II, including the rescue of Mussolini.
As many as 70,000 people are instantly killed by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, marking a turning point in global conflict.
In 1671, Captain Henry Morgan led a fleet of 36 ships and nearly 2,000 pirates to raid the Chagres River, targeting Spanish riches.
A Roman building nearly 110 meters long, with walls almost 2 meters wide, is excavated beneath the graveyard of St Kyneburgha Church in Cambridgeshire.
At 482 feet high, the Great Pyramid was the tallest structure on Earth for 4,000 years and served as the final resting place of pharaoh Khufu.
Oswald Mosley’s political activities and the rise of fascism in Britain during the early 20th century are examined within a historical context.
The Second Intermediate Period marks a time of fragmentation in ancient Egypt, as rival dynasties emerge following the decline of the central government.
In 1872, Congress declared Yellowstone the world's first national park, influenced by the art of Thomas Moran and the photography of William H. Jackson.
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the creation of the State of Israel, marking a significant moment in Jewish history.
Twenty furnaces operated in Swansea's White Rock works, a key site in the city's historic copper industry during the Industrial Revolution.
The Allies return to Europe, landing in Sicily and advancing into Italy under Montgomery's command.
Four gold medals were won by Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, challenging Nazi propaganda and expectations.
Medieval knight tournaments are explored through physical challenges and historical insights, revealing the true experience of knights in the Middle Ages.
This episode questions the missing chapters of the Holy Bible and its inspired writings.
In Dartford, the murder of schoolgirl Claire Tiltman, found with multiple stab wounds, led to a local murder inquiry amid fears her killer was known to her family.
August 13, 1937 marks the day when China stood up against Japanese militarism in the Battle of Shanghai, a conflict often overlooked in World War II narratives.
Six nuclear weapons remain unrecovered in the ocean, abandoned by the United States during the Cold War, posing ongoing environmental and security risks.
In 1971, hijacker Dan Cooper vanished after stealing $200,000, while the CIA's Cold War experiments and the Roswell UFO incident remain subjects of ongoing debate.
