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China at the forefront of engineering: from the Great Wall that defined and protected its borders, to crossbows, clocks, and gunpowder, its engineers left a legacy that still resonates.

Ancient Engineering: China

An ancient prophecy buried within the Vatican for centuries suggests that Pope Francis, the latest in the holy line, which stretches back nearly 2000 years, may be destined to be the last pope.

The Last Pope?

Exploring modern-day technologies which were actually developed centuries ago.

Ancient Impossible

Exploring the mysteries that have never been solved and providing a deeper look into the stories and theories that surround them.

American Mystery

Stories of Western legends in the violent world of post-Civil War America.

The American West

There are hidden national treasures all across the United States, in basements and barns, attics and backyards, just waiting to be uncovered and recognized for their true historic value. National Geographic Channel is on a mission to find them in this series produced by Thom Beers' Original Productions ("Deadliest Catch," "Storage Wars"). Hosts Curt Doussett and Kinga Philipps visit one city per episode in search of unique, mysterious and unusual collectibles and heirlooms, and with the help of curators, appraisers and other experts, Doussett and Philipps trace the history and value of three museum-worthy items. The one deemed the most significant in American history wins its owner $10,000 as special recognition for the artifact's importance.

America's Lost Treasures

Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King investigate history's intriguing murders to find long-lost killers.

Ancient Murders Unearthed

Five very funny guys take a walk through history, talking about the drinks that shaped our world; Dan Aykroyd tends bar for his thirsty friends Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, and George Wendt.

A History of the World in Six Glasses

Drobyshevskiy. Chelovek Razumnyy

Contestants compete against the cast of "Pawn Stars" to win money and items from their shop.

Pawnography

An iron-age grave is discovered in the United Kingdom, shedding new light on Britain's history with Rome.

Secrets of the Celtic Grave

Edward Hermann narrates a chronicle of the step-by-step escalation of the rebellion.

The French Revolution

Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

The Sympathizer

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores race, culture and identity through genealogy and genetics.

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

A cutting-edge archeological investigation reveals if the Dead Sea Scrolls foretold the final battle between the Jewish rebels and the Roman Empire, and experts uncover if the other prophecies from the ancient texts came true.

Dead Sea Scroll Secrets: The Doomsday Prophecy

Cutting-edge CGI and cinematic re-creations are used to profile the greatest engineering accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians.

Egypt: Engineering an Empire

The histories of anything from iconic brands like Nike, Domino's and Nintendo to the topics like the mob, UFOs and the secret lives of billionaires.

The Fast History Of

People perform seemingly impossible feats of marksmanship with weapons ranging from crossbows to firearms; Old West mirror-shot challenge; U.S. Army snipers hit targets a mile away.

Extreme Marksmen

As the world edged toward another World War, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling's battles for boxing's heavyweight crown became symbols of a global showdown between FDR's vision of democracy and Hitler's violent fascism.

The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling

WWII heroes visit Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Final Journey: The 80th Anniversary of D-Day

73 Seconds To Disaster honors Challenger crew, exploring the decisions that led to the tragedy in one irreversible moment affecting seven lives.

73 Seconds to Disaster: Space Shuttle Challenger

The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.

Abraham Lincoln

British historian Lucy Worsley delves into the complex love-hate relationship between Sherlock Holmes and the man who created him, Arthur Conan Doyle.

Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs. Doyle

Computer graphics and animation re-create four famous air battles.

Dogfights: The Greatest Air Battles

Intrepid archaeologists make groundbreaking discoveries as they work to unravel the mysteries of an Ice Age highway, challenging everything previously thought about prehistoric humans and how they came to the Americas.

Ice Age America

Excavations in England and France shed light on the everyday lives of Roman soldiers, revealing that the legendary legionaries were also ordinary people.

Real Life of a Roman Soldier

Exploring the interesting history and people of Charlotte and the region.

Trail of History

An exploration of both historical and modern day aeronautical achievements, from the Wright Brothers' first flight to the Boeing 787, as well as looking towards the future of aviation.

The Amazing World of Aviation

New research methods illuminate what happened during famous battles.

Battlefield Detectives

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