Viking Shield Maidens: Fact, Fiction, or Both?
Take a look at any piece of media about Vikings, or a fantasy world inspired by them, and chances are you are going to see a shield maiden - a female warrior carrying a sword and shield into battle. W...
15 Jun 14min
The Centennial Light: The Bulb That Refused to Burn Out
In a fire station in Livermore, California, a small light bulb has been glowing for more than a century. Known as the Centennial Light, it has witnessed the rise of automobiles, two world wars, the da...
12 Jun 17min
Haymarket Affair: Blood, Bombs, and Labor Rights
On the evening of May 4, 1886, a labor rally in Chicago's Haymarket Square turned into one of the most controversial events in American history. What began as a peaceful gathering in support of worker...
10 Jun 24min
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: Wonder or Myth?
Among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, none may be more mysterious than the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Described by ancient writers as a breathtaking oasis of terraces, trees, and flowing wate...
8 Jun 21min
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Encore)
On Nov 10, 1975, a storm swept over Lake Superior. For hours and hours, the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald was tossed and battered. Then, a little after 7:00 pm, contact was lost with one of the biggest ...
5 Jun 27min
The 335 Year War (Encore)
For 335 years the Netherlands - maybe - fought a long, protracted war against the Isles of Scilly, in the English Channel. It would drag on and on, costing a grand total of zero lives, and only ended ...
4 Jun 10min
The Rosetta Stone - the Key to Unlocking Egypt's Past (Encore)
On July 15, 1799, French soldiers discovered a large stone slab along the Nile Delta. They knew it was something special. But no one at the time realized it was the key to opening up the vast history ...
3 Jun 21min
Catacombs of Paris (Encore)
Beneath the city of Paris lies a network of tunnels stretching hundreds of miles - many of which are not totally explored. Their origin dates back to the Middle Ages, and today are home to a massive c...
2 Jun 15min
