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History's Greatest Mysteries: The Mystery of Machu Picchu
Labor Day's Railroad Strike Roots
Congress passed legislation in 1894—amid a railroad workers' strike—to create the holiday honoring labor.
Formation of the Grand Canyon
Explore the geological history of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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The Greatest Undercover Operations in History
Discover the remarkable true stories of covert operations that relied on deception to change history.
The Most Incredible Rockets Ever Built
Dolph Lundgren explores the groundbreaking rockets that transformed warfare, space exploration and aviation.
Who Killed Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great conquered one of the largest empires in history, only to die suddenly at the age of 32. Explore the enduring mystery surrounding his final days and the theories that continue to divide historians.
Game Changers: Inside the Video Game Wars
Brought to life by Academy Award-winning director Daniel Junge, this is the untold story of the personal battles that gave rise to the multibillion-dollar video game industry.
Hurricane Katrina
