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Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
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Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Uncover the architectural genius of ancient Rome, including the Pantheon, Nero’s palace, and the Colosseum.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
At Saqqara, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hunts for Imhotep’s tomb, uncovering ancient secrets and mummies.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
Zahi Hawass digs at Egypt's Gisr El-Mudir in search of the tomb of Imhotep near Djoser's Step Pyramid.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
France turns a corner toward absolute monarchy after 1627–28's Siege of La Rochelle, with Louis XIII in power.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
French forces defend Orléans from the English army in the Hundred Years' War's brutal siege of 1428–29.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Examine a battle that highlighted the strategies the Allies used to win the war.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Search for the traitor who gave up the leader of the French Resistance.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Meet a pilot who single-handedly beat back the Luftwaffe in an iconic warbird.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Look inside a fearless battalion's incredible 2,000-mile journey to victory.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Examine class differences in Pompeii.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Look inside Pompeii's impressive homes.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
See how Romans spent their leisure time.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Explore Pompeii's culture of violence.
Empire Builders: Inca
Investigate the mighty Inca Empire and its amazing accomplishments, including their awe-inspiring buildings.
Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Natives, Spanish missions, and more shaped L.A.’s growth, leading to its identity as the home of Hollywood.
Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Many diverse forces shaped L.A., bringing cultural richness and tensions, and making it a global arts hub.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
At Saqqara, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hunts for Imhotep’s tomb, uncovering ancient secrets and mummies.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
Zahi Hawass digs at Egypt's Gisr El-Mudir in search of the tomb of Imhotep near Djoser's Step Pyramid.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Examine a battle that highlighted the strategies the Allies used to win the war.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Search for the traitor who gave up the leader of the French Resistance.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Meet a pilot who single-handedly beat back the Luftwaffe in an iconic warbird.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Look inside a fearless battalion's incredible 2,000-mile journey to victory.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Examine class differences in Pompeii.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Look inside Pompeii's impressive homes.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
See how Romans spent their leisure time.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Explore Pompeii's culture of violence.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
France turns a corner toward absolute monarchy after 1627–28's Siege of La Rochelle, with Louis XIII in power.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
French forces defend Orléans from the English army in the Hundred Years' War's brutal siege of 1428–29.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
Richard the Lionheart constructs a mighty castle on the Seine to dominate over his strategic Normandy lands.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
The fortress at Alesia falls to Caesar in his greatest victory, redefining siege warfare with Roman know-how.
Empire Builders: Mexico
The Spanish Conquest produced 300 years of colonial rule, dividing Mexico with a class system still in effect.
Empire Builders: Mexico
The War of Independence charts Mexico's fight to break free from Spain after years of instability.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
See Athens rise from a village to Greece’s pinnacle under Pericles, with landmarks that showcased democracy.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Alexander the Great transformed Alexandria from a village into a thriving city with remarkable urban design.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Uncover the architectural genius of ancient Rome, including the Pantheon, Nero’s palace, and the Colosseum.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
At Saqqara, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hunts for Imhotep’s tomb, uncovering ancient secrets and mummies.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
Zahi Hawass digs at Egypt's Gisr El-Mudir in search of the tomb of Imhotep near Djoser's Step Pyramid.
Empire Builders: Inca
Investigate the mighty Inca Empire and its amazing accomplishments, including their awe-inspiring buildings.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
France turns a corner toward absolute monarchy after 1627–28's Siege of La Rochelle, with Louis XIII in power.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
French forces defend Orléans from the English army in the Hundred Years' War's brutal siege of 1428–29.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
Richard the Lionheart constructs a mighty castle on the Seine to dominate over his strategic Normandy lands.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
The fortress at Alesia falls to Caesar in his greatest victory, redefining siege warfare with Roman know-how.
Empire Builders: Mexico
The Spanish Conquest produced 300 years of colonial rule, dividing Mexico with a class system still in effect.
Empire Builders: Mexico
The War of Independence charts Mexico's fight to break free from Spain after years of instability.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
See Athens rise from a village to Greece’s pinnacle under Pericles, with landmarks that showcased democracy.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Alexander the Great transformed Alexandria from a village into a thriving city with remarkable urban design.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Uncover the architectural genius of ancient Rome, including the Pantheon, Nero’s palace, and the Colosseum.
Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Natives, Spanish missions, and more shaped L.A.’s growth, leading to its identity as the home of Hollywood.
Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Many diverse forces shaped L.A., bringing cultural richness and tensions, and making it a global arts hub.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Examine a battle that highlighted the strategies the Allies used to win the war.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Search for the traitor who gave up the leader of the French Resistance.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Meet a pilot who single-handedly beat back the Luftwaffe in an iconic warbird.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Look inside a fearless battalion's incredible 2,000-mile journey to victory.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Examine class differences in Pompeii.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Look inside Pompeii's impressive homes.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
See how Romans spent their leisure time.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Explore Pompeii's culture of violence.
Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town
Examine class differences in Pompeii.
Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Natives, Spanish missions, and more shaped L.A.’s growth, leading to its identity as the home of Hollywood.
Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Many diverse forces shaped L.A., bringing cultural richness and tensions, and making it a global arts hub.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Examine a battle that highlighted the strategies the Allies used to win the war.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Search for the traitor who gave up the leader of the French Resistance.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Meet a pilot who single-handedly beat back the Luftwaffe in an iconic warbird.
Hidden Histories of WWII
Look inside a fearless battalion's incredible 2,000-mile journey to victory.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
See Athens rise from a village to Greece’s pinnacle under Pericles, with landmarks that showcased democracy.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Alexander the Great transformed Alexandria from a village into a thriving city with remarkable urban design.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Uncover the architectural genius of ancient Rome, including the Pantheon, Nero’s palace, and the Colosseum.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
At Saqqara, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hunts for Imhotep’s tomb, uncovering ancient secrets and mummies.
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
Zahi Hawass digs at Egypt's Gisr El-Mudir in search of the tomb of Imhotep near Djoser's Step Pyramid.
Empire Builders: Inca
Investigate the mighty Inca Empire and its amazing accomplishments, including their awe-inspiring buildings.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
France turns a corner toward absolute monarchy after 1627–28's Siege of La Rochelle, with Louis XIII in power.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
French forces defend Orléans from the English army in the Hundred Years' War's brutal siege of 1428–29.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
Richard the Lionheart constructs a mighty castle on the Seine to dominate over his strategic Normandy lands.
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
The fortress at Alesia falls to Caesar in his greatest victory, redefining siege warfare with Roman know-how.
Empire Builders: Mexico
The Spanish Conquest produced 300 years of colonial rule, dividing Mexico with a class system still in effect.