As generals, family, and old allies fought to claim his legacy, one man rose above the rest: Ptolemy, who would seize both Alexander’s corpse and his destiny. From the Partition of Babylon to the bloody Wars of the Diadochi, this episode dives into how th...

Of course, the ancient Egyptians were probably not the first people to ever wear clothing, but we haven’t found any clothes older than the Tarkhan Dress. So how can we figure out when we first started wearing clothes? Well, it turns out that some of our b...

The evolution of the English language over time, highlighting its development through various invasions of Britain. English is depicted from different perspectives, showcasing its transformation into one of the world's most widely spoken languages.

This lightly spiced baked custard is lightly spiced fall for dessert and great for Thanksgiving.

This documentary about the women who made it as a Queen in the Disco Music was previously aired by BBC Four in March 2012.

Nestled in a small Indiana town since 1895, Whispers Estate embodies a true paranormal haunting. Turning skeptics into believers, this house proves that its walls do more than just talk. Hear the chilling testimonies of the home owner, the staff, and nume...

Uncover the chilling, true stories behind history's most notorious witch trials in this Witches: Truth Behind the Trials mega episode.

This Fabergé Winter Egg is a masterpiece of opulence and artistry - from the glittering courts of Imperial Russia.

66 million years ago a giant space rock crashed into our planet and killed the dinosaurs. In the span of just four decades, we’ve gone from not knowing there was a space rock at all to knowing exactly where that planet-killer came from.

The Louvre is a symbol of the City of Light, one of the world’s finest museums housed in the biggest palace in Europe.

"The Logger's Daughter" follows an African-American woman born and raised in Eastern Oregon as she unravels the mystery of her family's past.

Step back in time to discover the true origins of America’s harvest season.

Discover the remarkable history and architecture of Bacon’s Castle in Surry County, Virginia — built in 1665, seized during Bacon’s Rebellion, and today a richly layered museum site that invites you to walk through early colonial life, enslaved labor, and...

Have you ever wondered what King Henry VIII and his six wives really looked like?

Before beaches and reggae, Jamaica was a battlefield of empires, rebels, and revolutionaries.