The Roman city of Ostia was once a vital harbor town. Today, Ostia is covered in sand. Examine the reasons for its demise and explore recent excavations, which unearthed well-preserved ruins that rival those of Pompeii.
The Roman city of Ostia was once a vital harbor town. Today, Ostia is covered in sand. Examine the reasons for its demise and explore recent excavations, which unearthed well-preserved ruins that rival those of Pompeii.
This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode investigates the black .. show full overview
This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode investigates the black chapter in world religious history known as the Inquisition. In search of truth, it told lies; preaching redemption, it brought torture and death. Recently opened archives of the Catholic Church are used to present new evidence about the church hierarchy's abuse of power. The documentary introduces the viewer to some of the Inquisition's most notorious characters, including Grand InquisitorTomas Torquemad, who was responsible for the death of thousands of people branded as heretics and witches. Galileo and the Knights Templar were among their number. Art work, journals, reenactments, and scholarly commentary tell the true story of the Inquisition.
Most of us know the grisly rhyme, but not the whole story. Who was Lizzie Borden? Did she really murder her father and stepmother on that muggy morning in August 1892? Or does she stand wrongly accused?
Most of us know the grisly rhyme, but not the whole story. Who was Lizzie Borden? Did she really murder her father and stepmother on that muggy morning in August 1892? Or does she stand wrongly accused?
Buried secrets examines every aspect of the use of DNA technology and other forensic techniques to plumb the past by following five very different stories: the identity of the Unknown .. show full overview
Buried secrets examines every aspect of the use of DNA technology and other forensic techniques to plumb the past by following five very different stories: the identity of the Unknown Soldier, the rumored affair of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson, the deaths of Napoleon and Jesse James, the case of Dr. Sam Sheppard.
Chronicling the research and development that produced the drug LSD, and the psychedelic culture that it inspired in the 1960s. Included: experiments with the drug; the drug's historical roots in ancient Greece.
Chronicling the research and development that produced the drug LSD, and the psychedelic culture that it inspired in the 1960s. Included: experiments with the drug; the drug's historical roots in ancient Greece.
The quest for the true identity of the outlaw with a heart of gold is nearly as old as the legend itself, which began in 1377 with poet William Langland's reference to "Robyn Hoode". .. show full overview
The quest for the true identity of the outlaw with a heart of gold is nearly as old as the legend itself, which began in 1377 with poet William Langland's reference to "Robyn Hoode". Ballads cast him both as a villain and wronged nobleman. Scholars offer amazing facts about the man whose unique blend of socialism continues to tantalize.
Could early civilizations and ancient people really have seen flying saucers? This documentary reveals how documents and drawings from thousands of years ago might shed some light on possible visits from other beings.
Could early civilizations and ancient people really have seen flying saucers? This documentary reveals how documents and drawings from thousands of years ago might shed some light on possible visits from other beings.
For nearly 50 years, what goes on inside these buildings has been known to only a select few. But now, for only the second time, the National Security Agency is opening doors that have been sealed tight.
For nearly 50 years, what goes on inside these buildings has been known to only a select few. But now, for only the second time, the National Security Agency is opening doors that have been sealed tight.
For decades, the CIA has worked virtually nonstop to perfect means of controlling the human mind. But while many have suspected the existence of these projects, the details have long been preserved - until now!
For decades, the CIA has worked virtually nonstop to perfect means of controlling the human mind. But while many have suspected the existence of these projects, the details have long been preserved - until now!
For nearly a century, archeologists have hunted for the royal burial chamber of King Antiochus. So far, coming up empty-handed. The quest has taken it's toll on the explorers and archeologists who hope to discover the find of the century.
For nearly a century, archeologists have hunted for the royal burial chamber of King Antiochus. So far, coming up empty-handed. The quest has taken it's toll on the explorers and archeologists who hope to discover the find of the century.
