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Alcatraz
Cloaked in secrecy, Alcatraz is the most feared institution in the American penal system.
Chich茅n Itza
Explore the rise, influence, and mysterious abandonment of Chich茅n Itza, a Maya marvel.
The Maya
1511. Spanish explorers become some of the first Europeans to make contact with the Maya.
Isaac Newton
The apple, the genius, the rivalries. What were his discoveries and controversies?
The Moon Landing
In 1969, Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to step foot on the surface of the moon.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was a Wonder of the Ancient World. What's its story?
The Space Race
Explore the dawn of space travel as U.S. and Soviet teams race to take to the stars.
Vlad the Impaler
Uncover the story of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Dracula.
The Black Death
The Black Death ravages the populations of three continents during the 1340s.
The Trojan War
The Trojan War was a time of heroes, gods, and myths - but were the legends true?
