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Modern historians, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and newly discovered evidence, rewrite the nation's most iconic stories.

Across land, sea, and air, they carry the most massive, fragile, and expensive cargoes on the planet to destinations hundreds, even thousands, of...

Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.

Take a soaring tour of America from above.

Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire...

Join host Adam Mastrelli as he brings us face-to-face with the puzzling treasures of remarkable relics that are full of secrets, written in stone,...

Around the world, a group of scientists are risking their lives to come face-to-face with the most fearsome sharks in the ocean. From researchers in...

Enter a world of mummies, witches, zombies, and shamans as we explore Britain's mysterious sites and mystic past.

The amazing thing about nature is the number of ways it continues to surprise us - and in the case of these unique creatures, it appears we're barely...

Encounter the Pearl Harbor attacks, the L.A. riots, the Son of Sam murders and Patty Hearst's kidnapping the way they unfolded on TVs and radios...

See how our first ladies have defined presidencies, reimagined the White House, and left their mark on American history.

This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious,...

Little-known events that played a large role in determining the outcome of World War II are revealed in this documentary series.

Hosted by actor Tom Cavanagh, Stories from the Vaults is a series of 30-minute shows featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian...

Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug...

A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how...

A chronicle of the daily challenges of the airport staff who manage to keep the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) open, freight...

Aerial Australia takes viewers on a breathtaking airborne odyssey across this diverse continent unveiling a tapestry of awe-inspiring landscapes that...

To many, the legacy of King Henry VIII begins and ends with his six wives. But remarkable though his marital history is, it is not what defines him....

Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic...