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The Real Robinson Crusoe
The story of a man stranded on an island. What and who was Defoe’s inspiration?
The Mongol Empire
At the time, the Mongol Empire was the largest the world had seen. How did they do it?
The Crown Jewels
A priceless collection of treasures kept in the Tower of London… What's the real story?
Cleopatra
Cleopatra’s legend has endured the ages. Manipulative femme fatale? The true story.
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Who were the Incas and why did they build a stone citadel on a mountain ridge?
The Great Fire of London
1666, The Fire of London tore through London. What happened? What is its lasting legacy?