Justinian restored the Empire to its former glory, sending armies west to recapture lost territory.
Mary Magdalene has become a central part of the origins of Christianity. Yet, the story remains enshrouded in myth.
As wartime tensions grow, crime boss Billy Hill takes advantage of the chaos in London during WWII's Blitz.
After the first Gulf War, Americans pushed for a resolution of the conflict between Israel and its neighbors.
After years of friendship, relations between Iran and Israel shifted after the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Constantine revitalized an empire and built a glittering new capital that would stand for over 1,000 years.
Hadrian was a patron of the arts, champion of the common Roman, and tireless diplomat who toured the Empire.
Nero was 17 when he took the throne, and during his 14-year rule, he nearly brought the Empire to ruin.
Viking Age researcher Neil Price takes us to Sweden, the likely origin of the Vikings found in Saaremaa.
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
Alexander the Great transformed Alexandria from a village into a thriving city with remarkable urban design.
See Athens rise from a village to Greece's pinnacle under Pericles, with landmarks that showcased democracy.
In Roman legions, camaraderie sustained soldiers. Excavations in Lyon reveal the piety that guided their life.
Roman legion recruits sought adventure, but in peace, their attention shifted to defending their own cities.
Two contenders stood over the remnants of the Latin Empire, ready to restore the Eastern Roman Empire.
How would the new leaders manage after the Battle of Adrianople?
An army mostly made of Venetian forces started dividing the Eastern Roman Empire.
How and why did the Fourth Crusade end up sacking Constantinople? What were the consequences of these events?
Revisit the rise and fall of the Inca Empire with new discoveries that challenge old myths of ruthless giants.
Maya developed a wealthy, regal civilization, then mysteriously disappeared. Researchers search for reasons.