Forgery 101
Experts explain how a fake Sidereus Nuncius made its way into infamy on the rare book dealing circuit.
The Center of the Universe
In 1610, Galileo challenged the widely-accepted belief that the universe revolved around the earth, resulting in dramatic consequences from the Roman Catholic church.
Speed, Submarines, and Espionage
Members of the German navy used amphetamines in the form of chewing gum to stay awake on submarines for more than 48 hours at a time.
Blitzkrieg on Speed
Historian James Holland and his team attempt to walk 22 miles wearing 60 pounds of equipment just as the Nazi army did in the blitzkrieg sieges of WWII. But can they do it without the aid of amphetamines?
Preview | World War Speed
Follow historian James Holland on his quest to understand how the use of amphetamines affected the course of World War II and unleashed the first pharmacological arms race.
Sacred Crocodile Mummies Reveal the Climate of Ancient Egypt
In her desire to find out more about the circumstances leading to the mysterious mass burial, archaeologist Salima Ikram travels to
Kom Ombo temple where ancient Egyptians used to worship the god Sobek with the head of a crocodile.
Preview | Egypt's Darkest Hour
Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom when political infighting and a changing climate brought down an empire.
The Origin of King Arthur
Professor Alice Roberts and Medieval manuscript curator Julian Harrison discover the beginning of the legend of King Arthur.
Archaeologists Discover a Look into the Dark Ages
At Tintagel, archaeologists unearth a stone containing an inscription in Roman Latin and local dialect believed to be for a local monument, suggesting a literate society.
Preview | King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Uncover new archaeological evidence rewriting our understanding of the Dark Ages in 5th– and 6th-century Britain that might also explain the legend of King Arthur.
Preview | The Nero Files
Take a closer look at the life and legend of Nero, the infamous Roman emperor, as a forensic profiler attempts to find out what history may have gotten wrong about his alleged tyranny.
Did Nero Poison Britannicus for the Throne?
See how modern science may disprove the widely-accepted story of how Nero poisoned his step brother Brittanicus to eliminate a potential adversary.
Did Nero Try To Murder His Own Mother?
Records of Nero's reign portray him as a monster who orchestrated an assassination attempt on his mother. But was it even possible?
New York City's First Free Black Communities: Seneca Village
A closer look at the history and legacy of Seneca Village, Manhattan
Preview | The Woman in the Iron Coffin
Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America’s free Black communities.
Forensic Reconstruction Reveals a Face from History
A forensic imaging specialist uses facial reconstruction software to see what the woman in the iron coffin may have looked like.
New York City's First Free Black Communities: Newtown
A closer look at the history and legacy of Newtown, Queens.
New York City's First Free Black Communities: Weeksville
A closer look at the history and legacy of Weeksville, Brooklyn.
African American History in New York City
The history of African American communities in New York City can be traced back to a time before the Civil War.
A History of St. Marks AME Church in Queens
The history of St. Marks AME Church in Queens, NY reveals some insight to the woman in the iron coffin's identity.
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