Discover the true story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the Depression-era outlaws whose crimes, romance and deaths became an American legend.

Discover the Aztec Sun Stone, a masterpiece of ancient Mexican art that reveals the beliefs, cosmology, and power of the Aztec Empire.

Discover the fascinating history of St. Augustine, Florida, from its Spanish founding in 1565 to its role in shaping American history.

Discover the shocking history of the Slave Bible, where hundreds of biblical chapters were removed to promote obedience and discourage freedom.

The daily experiences of a cordwainer in 1355 London. By following this craftsperson, the narrative illustrates how medieval guilds, local politics, and unique urban infrastructure shaped existence within the city walls, while also highlighting the lingui...

Animistry explores the Minoan civilization, a sophisticated seafaring society featuring advanced sanitation and trade networks. By analyzing archaeological findings and mythological accounts, this inquiry examines whether these ancient people serve as the...

Discover the meaning and history of “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise,” an old American saying about faith, uncertainty and life’s surprises.

Explore the real history behind vampire legends, from ancient burials and Dracula to eerie folklore and modern vampire communities.

In the early 90s, VH1 was a network struggling in the shadow of it's far more succesful sister channel MTV. Desperate for any programming they could call their own, a young network president named John Sykes took a chance on two thirty somethings named Ta...

Step inside America's most breathtaking estates, from architectural masterpieces and luxurious grand resorts to homes inspired by some of the nation's greatest artists. See it all in this two-hour marathon.

Did the Greek gods really originate in classical Greece—or were they born out of blood, dark-age trade routes, and forgotten Eastern empires?

Explore New York’s legendary Copacabana, from Sinatra and the Copa Girls to Motown, its disco rebirth and Barry Manilow’s famous song.

From Peter Parker to Bruce Banner, discover why Stan Lee loved alliterative character names and how the tradition became part of Marvel history.

Cereal mascots have long been a boys’ club. Meet Katy the Kangaroo, Carmella Creeper and the rare female characters who made breakfast history.

From Tony the Tiger to Toucan Sam, cereal mascots have historically been overwhelmingly male. Here’s how advertising created breakfast’s boys’ club.