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Allied Forces Hunt for Stolen WWII Relics
Allied forces uncover valuable artworks and other treasures hidden by Nazi Germany, but one piece in particular has a more symbolic meaning.
The Hunt for the Lost Squadron
Join a team of adventurers as they hunt for a lost treasure on an Arctic glacier: a squadron of WWII fighter planes that disappeared after crash-landing in Greenland in 1942.
The Guillotine
See why this device was a preferred form of legal execution.
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Ancient Top 10: Total Dictators
Greed, genocide, political manipulation and murder most foul—these ancient dictators stopped at nothing to make sure their names went down in history.
Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages
See how the elaborate battle armor worn by medieval knights developed and evolved.
8 Incredible Inventions of the Indigenous People of the Americas
From goggles to kayaks and more, discover eight incredible inventions by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Columbus: The Lost Voyage
Ten years after his famous 1492 voyage, Christopher Columbus, awaiting the gallows on criminal charges in a Caribbean prison, plotted a treacherous final journey to restore his reputation.
How an Exile Brought Chewing Gum to America
Everyone loves chewing gum! And the reason this treat is so popular in America is all thanks to an exiled Mexican President.
MH370: Mystery of the Lost Flight
Revealing evidence, expertise from investigators and candid testimony from those closest to the tragedy tell the definitive story of the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
The Rise of Populism
Populism refers to politicians claiming to represent the people—but its roots trace back to the 19th century.
