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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.
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Woodstock Almost Never Happened
The iconic music festival on August 15th, 1969, brought huge crowds and groundbreaking performances. But it almost never happened.
UFO Hunters: Cops vs. UFOs
Television Takes the World By Storm
Is it true that Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton played a role in the invention that lead to Johnny Carson? Stay tuned!
The Wright Brothers' Sister Was the Secret to Their Success
Without their sister, Katharine, the Wright brothers may never have taken flight.
The Evolution of Band-Aid
From cut-away bandages to pre-packaged and sterilized, discover how Band-Aids became a household necessity.
The Secret World War II Plan That Used Astrology
When conventional tactics fail, governments have been known to test the boundaries of reality. During the darkest days of World War II, Britain turned to an astrologer who claimed he could alter the course of the war using the power of the stars.
