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Big Sugar's decades-long PR campaign has obscured the health risks of sugar, contributing to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease among children.
Laura Henkel, a 90-year-old woman without a terminal illness, seeks assisted dying in Switzerland, prompting her family to document the ethical complexities involved.
Omar Sharif, renowned for his roles in "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," is portrayed as a complex figure who prioritized bridge playing over Hollywood fame.
In Indonesia, a "dress rehearsal" for a bombing and a pivotal event in Singapore set the stage for the 2002 Bali attack.
The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City reveals artifacts like ancient athletic equipment and peasant dresses that shaped historical narratives.
On March 31, 2003, the bodies of Chantal and Audrey D'Amato were found in a fire in Meyrargues, leading to a nearly decade-long investigation to identify their murderer.
Rock Hudson's life as a leading man in Hollywood is examined through interviews with his doctors, friends, and colleagues, highlighting his struggles with closeted sexuality and AIDS.
Mary Pearcey, a Victorian double killer, manipulated her victim's family and secured funding for her defense from Madame Tussauds before her execution.
Three high-school students in East Mountain are murdered in their car, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
After a heated argument with Joe, engineer Juan quits his job at Buffalo Airways, leaving cargo manager Kelly to navigate staffing challenges while pilots Scott and Jeremy pursue new flying opportunities.
In 2018, a dog walker in woodland near the village of Tewkesbury finds the body of a young girl, prompting a major police investigation.
On October 31, 2013, Belgian politician Bernard Wesphael finds his wife Véronique Pirotton dead in their hotel bathroom in Ostend, alongside a mysterious plastic bag.
Moche culture, which thrived on the northern coast of Peru from 100 BC to 600 AD, is explored through the archaeological work of Walter Alva and recent discoveries.
In February 2015, the parents of 19-year-old Maureen Jacquier find their daughter murdered in her bed, having suffered 63 stab wounds.
Tom Ford's influence on modern fashion is examined through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists, highlighting key designers of the 20th century.
In the Arctic, novice co-pilot Scott faces a critical situation when a Curtiss C-46 Commando engine failure and low fog force a perilous landing.
Fatima, a struggling aspiring singer in the Middle East, navigates relationships with wealthy Arab men to support her financial needs.
In 1849, the brutal murder of a man in Bermondsey captivated the public and press, including notable author Charles Dickens, due to the involvement of Marie Manning.
In 1878, the murder of widow Mary Jane Clarke by her servant Kate Webster in Richmond highlighted the class tensions and societal norms of Victorian England.
Dr. Joseph Ruxton, an Indian-born physician in Lancaster, murdered his wife and housemaid in 1935, dismembering their bodies and evading initial police identification.
In 1864, the murder of banker Thomas Briggs on the railway tracks between Bow and Hackney Wick marked a pivotal moment in British criminal history.
Herbert Rowse Armstrong, known as The Hay Poisoner, was the first solicitor hanged in the UK in 1922 for allegedly murdering his wife with arsenic, raising questions about his guilt.
In April 2002, a 41-year-old woman was found strangled in woodland in Greater Manchester, with evidence of severe facial trauma.
Mary Ann Cotton, a Victorian serial killer, poisoned her husbands and children for insurance money, ultimately being hanged for her crimes in 1873.
Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters were convicted of murdering Thompson's husband in a case that captivated early 20th-century Britain and influenced Alfred Hitchcock.
In September 2013, Éric Mosser found the mutilated body of his wife Isabelle, who had been killed by eight stab wounds, raising questions about a possible intruder.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York reveals intriguing stories, including the madness of King George III and the debate surrounding a silver chalice linked to the Holy Grail.
In 2002, Angers became the center of France's largest pedophilia case, exposing a network that shocked the nation and prompted widespread legal reforms.
In May 1957, Countess Teresa Łubieńska was fatally attacked at Gloucester Road Tube station in London, leaving her murder unsolved and shrouded in mystery.
In November 2011, workers at a cemetery in Courcelles-le-Comte find a body, leading to investigations suggesting the man was murdered.
A helicopter crash off the coast of Newfoundland complicates the Buffalo Airways crew's plans as they prepare for a dangerous North Atlantic crossing.
Manuel, an American-Scottish serial killer, murdered at least eight people in Lanarkshire, Scotland, between 1956 and 1958 before being hanged at Barlinnie Prison.
Cleveland's 1930s crime scene was marked by the Butcher of Kingsbury Run, a serial killer responsible for at least twelve dismembered victims and an unsolved case.
In Winter 2021, police in Kent investigate the disappearance of a mother of two after CCTV footage shows her arriving at a small farm.
Amelia Dyer, a notorious Victorian-era baby-farmer, deceived desperate mothers like Evelina Marmon by promising to care for their children while murdering them.
Henri Landru, a Parisian serial killer during World War I, preyed on vulnerable women, prompting two determined women to gather evidence and seek justice.
Opium, a powerful substance fueling a vast illegal trade, is examined through the perspectives of a Southeast Asian opium master, a UN officer, and those affected by addiction.
Yves Saint Laurent's innovative designs and their lasting impact on 20th-century fashion are explored through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists.
Givenchy's legacy is explored through the insights of leading UK fashion writers, highlighting his influence on 20th-century fashion design.
Percy Lefroy Mapleton, a 19th-century writer, resorted to fraud and ultimately violence in his obsession with a stage actress in 1881 London.
In Wigan's goods yard on a September night in 1895, Detective Sergeant Robert Kidd was murdered by a gang of thieves, marking a historic first for railway police fatalities.
Mark Sievers orchestrated the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers, by hiring a childhood friend and another accomplice to carry out the crime.
Valentino Garavani's influence on 20th-century fashion is examined through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists.
On August 12, 1966, Harry Roberts and two accomplices murdered three police officers in Shepherd's Bush, leading to a nationwide manhunt and public outcry for capital punishment.
Naveed Haq's 2006 shooting at the Seattle Jewish Federation resulted in one death and six injuries, raising questions about mental health and violence.
The brutal murder of the Storme family in Brussels prompted an urgent manhunt for the perpetrator amid widespread public concern.
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens showcases artifacts like the golden mask of Agamemnon and an ancient device believed to predict the future.
In post-WWII Europe, a soldier returns home, bringing with him the brutality and savagery of war, leading to a series of chilling murders.
