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A team of soldiers and archaeologists excavates a Saxon burial site on Salisbury Plain, uncovering artifacts like brooches and beads from the 6th century.
New York's Wall Street crashed in October 1929, marking the beginning of the Great Depression that left many struggling to survive.
A million soldiers and civilians died in the Crimean War, which changed the map of Europe and marked a significant shift in military reporting.
Hitler was sworn in as chancellor on January 30, 1933, after a decade of building a propaganda brand that manipulated public perception and rallied support.
January 20, 1969, marked the day Robert F. Kennedy was set to take the oath of office as the 37th president of the United States.
Whispers Estate, built in 1894, is known for its paranormal activity, with visitors reporting whispers and giggles from unseen entities throughout the house.
A mile long and half a mile wide, the site of Roxburgh was once one of Scotland's wealthiest cities before it vanished without a trace.
Researchers excavate 78 mummies from a crypt beneath the altar of Sacramento Church in Lisbon, revealing a complex history intertwined with local legends.
1967 saw the emergence of Jefferson Airplane, whose songs like "White Rabbit" reflected the political tensions and cultural shifts of the Summer of Love.
Canadian and American soldiers train in Montana to emulate the combat tactics of the elite World War II unit known as the Devil's Brigade.
1,500-foot-long crop circles appeared overnight in England, drawing thousands of tourists and sparking debate about their origins and creation.
5,000 years ago, settlers from mainland Europe built Stonehenge, a monumental structure that required significant time, labor, and resources.
Harvard researchers announced in February 2018 that the genetic signature of the ancient builders of Stonehenge vanished almost entirely from the British Isles.
Pigs rooting in a Dorset field uncovered Roman mosaic floor tiles, leading to an excavation that revealed a heated villa and burial sites.
Archaeologist Mike Pitts investigates a 3,000-year-old skeleton found at Stonehenge.
Over 65,000 mines and 26,000 tons of munitions were laid on Jersey during the German occupation from 1940 to 1945.
Albert Lin uses lasers to scan deserts and oceans in search of the Knights Templar's command center and treasure in modern-day Acre, Israel.
At 19, Diana was thrust into the royal family, facing intense media scrutiny and personal challenges throughout her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles.
During Victoria's reign, jails contained fewer than 10,000 prisoners at the start of the 19th century, a number that increased exponentially.
36 years marked the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in a car crash in Paris, prompting a global outpouring of grief and shock.
85 massive stones, some weighing more than 40 tons, form Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in England that dates back to around 3000 BC.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was diagnosed with chronic heart disease and lived as a secret paraplegic during his 12 years in office.
Stonehenge has stood on Salisbury Plain for 5,000 years, with its current stone structure taking shape around 1,000 BC.
Two hectares of oil seed rape are cleared in Leicestershire to search for evidence of an Anglo-Saxon burial ground and its associated artifacts.
Two post holes are excavated in a Nassington living room, suggesting the remains of a Saxon great hall once occupied by King Canute.
The Great Pyramid at Giza was the tallest building ever created by mankind until the early 20th century.
Diana's wardrobe included three or four outfit changes a day during foreign tours, leading to accusations of extravagance and obsession with her image.
Archaeological finds across Britain, including the Viking winter camp at Repton and a Roman general's lost fort, reshape understanding of ancient life.
Professor Alice Roberts reveals Viking invasion sites and new findings at Avebury stone circle.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia are among the ancient wonders explored for their enduring mysteries.
The discovery of the Aris Cemetery in Yorkshire offers evidence of a mysterious tribe of ancient immigrants who settled in Britain 2,000 years ago.
A team from Wessex Archaeology discovers two neolithic henges just three miles east of Stonehenge, raising questions about their purpose and timeline.
Elizabeth's wedding dress, embroidered with 10,000 seed pearls and crystals, was a symbol of hope during a time of post-war rationing in Britain.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built with 1,300,000 blocks, was the tallest structure in the world for over 4,000 years until the Eiffel Tower was completed.
At 1:00 PM on August 24th, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupts, leading to the destruction of Pompeii and the chaos that ensued among its residents.
Stonehenge's construction methods are examined, exploring how ancient civilizations transported massive stones without modern equipment.
Scientists have confirmed Stonehenge was a Neolithic cemetery with peaceful burials.
Stonehenge highlights the ancient engineering skills used to transport and erect its massive stones, remaining a significant historical site today.
A mile-long line of stones discovered in Lake Michigan may be a prehistoric hunting structure known as a driveline, dating back 10,000 years.
This episode reveals the mysteries behind how Stonehenge was built in England.
More than 3,000 giant monoliths, some standing 30 to 40 feet tall, form the ancient Carnac Stones in Brittany, France, erected over 6,000 years ago.
Watch New Episodes Fridays on History, featuring the mysteries of Stonehenge.
Stonehenge attracts a couple million visitors each year, leading the government to consider building a tunnel beneath the site to alleviate traffic congestion.
Jeremy Deller's Sacrilege installation is a hit at Sydney's Festival Village in Hyde Park.
The Amesbury Archer burial site near Stonehenge reveals significant Mesolithic artifacts.
Structures at Göbekli Tepe are at least 12,000 years old, making them the oldest monumental structures ever found.
Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, with its intricate stone structures, is over 6,000 years older than Stonehenge, challenging previous beliefs about ancient civilizations.
The Stonehenge project reveals a Long Barrow burial site, marking Neolithic life around 3800 BC.
