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A mummy's sarcophagus sold in a holiday catalogue and a drunk elephant's rampage in Maine highlight the oddities often overlooked in history.
A mob war in New York over artichokes intertwines with the tragic story of an innocent man wrongfully executed for a crime he did not commit.
In Philadelphia, a museum showcases medical oddities, while Punxsutawney celebrates its famous groundhog, highlighting Pennsylvania's unique historical quirks.
In 1889, the Johnstown Flood devastated Pennsylvania, revealing extraordinary stories such as a Union soldier's bible that saved his life.
An American version of Stonehenge, located in New Hampshire, features a Scrooge-like figure who encounters unexpected challenges and mysteries.
A hotel built over a river in New York, once frequented by the mafia, is being restored by a couple aiming to recreate the charm of the 1940s.
America's first reported alien abduction case, involving Betty and Barney Hill in 1961, is examined alongside unusual historical narratives from Gettysburg.
A fourteen-year-old farm boy named Philo Farnsworth invented television and fought a legal battle to prove his claim against established inventors.
An underground home and farm in Idaho illustrates the challenges faced during a significant flood, highlighting unconventional living solutions.
A British priest dressed as a mermaid and a small town in New England experienced a series of UFO sightings, highlighting unusual historical events.
A miniature historic figure artist collaborates with a thief taker who specializes in recovering stolen items for a small fee.
A town in Connecticut features claims of dinosaur tracks, alongside a museum dedicated to smugglers and other unusual historical narratives.
Big Bertha, a moon rock from Apollo 14, reveals surprising links to Earth.
In several African countries, foreign investment in agriculture has enhanced infrastructure and living standards while also causing environmental harm and threatening small farms.
Apollo 13 faced the longest communications blackout in space program history during its critical re-entry, a moment vividly remembered by students in Senath, MO.
TimeGhost History returns with a second season that expands its exploration of the interwar period, offering a fresh perspective on historical events.
Young Winston Churchill's military passion begins at Sandhurst Academy, shaping his future.
A volcanic eruption in Northern Canada 720 million years ago slows life's development on Earth.
Six renowned architects compete to design the Smithsonian's newest museum on the National Mall.
Americans find loopholes to drink alcohol despite Prohibition laws in this colorful series episode.
Orangutan Jungle School orphans learn to avoid snakes in Borneo for their safety.
Toque macaques exhibit a strict hierarchical system that dictates their social interactions, mating rights, and feeding order, mirroring human social structures.
Easy, a 2-year-old orphan, learns survival skills at the Ngamba Island chimp haven.
A peregrine falcon attempts to steal a trout from an osprey in Epic Yellowstone's latest episode.
Prohibition inspires Flappers to challenge conservative norms in the 1920s jazz age.
Hungary attempts to slow down refugees, forcing thousands onto Europe's highways in 2023.
The Peacock Room is relocated to the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery after igniting a famous feud.
Yellow baboons in Kenya exhibit strong male-female bonds through extensive grooming habits, highlighting their affectionate nature year-round.
The Berber horse is prized above all for Roman chariot racers in this informative series.
Dave Tatsuno films life in an internment camp for Japanese-Americans during WWII.
Saipan offers American troops their first tropical living experience during World War II.
The Pentagon launches a secret pilot program to train U.S. pilots against Russian MiGs.
Sally Snowman manages Boston Light, America's oldest lighthouse, as its 70th keeper.
Astronauts eat mac and cheese and hang out with friends aboard the Space Shuttle.
Apollo 11 crew made history by landing on the moon and faced quarantine upon coming back to Earth.
Wildlife officers at North Luangwa National Park combat armed ivory trade syndicates daily.
Tinian takes nine days, but victory leads to ongoing violence and enemy holdouts.
Window cleaners in Chicago face unique challenges from weather and nesting falcons.
A woman performs aerial stunts on the wings of a moving airplane while wearing high-heeled shoes, showcasing the extreme risks and skills involved.
