When James Clavell’s novel was first adapted for the small screen in 1980, the mini-series achieved NBC’s highest Nielsen ratings in history and was credited with popularising Japanese culture in the ...

Ten seasons in and we’re still on the hunt for answers about the elusive treasures allegedly buried beneath Oak Island. But with so many hours dedicated to the ultimate treasure hunt, questions are ...

Winston Churchill’s political career was far from over after World War II. How did his peacetime premiership in the 1950s ...

The ultimate test of human will, each of ten participants must survive in total isolation in the Canadian wilderness, hoping to outlast the others for a $500,000 prize. Alone adds a special twist for ...

This special follows the parallel lives and careers of American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling as they overcome social ...

A new film, By Any Means, portrays the 1966 murder of Vernon Dahmer. How did the activist promote black voting rights, and why did he pay with his life?

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Aberfan in 1966, and no one was ever held accountable. Here's the story of Britain's most devastating mining disaster.

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The Iron Maiden's grisly reputation may be an 18th-century invention. Here's what the evidence actually says about medieval torture devices.