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A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
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Uncovers one story of America’s past that never made it into textbooks.
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A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
Did Cirencester remain the center of a prosperous post-Roman kingdom in the time of King Arthur?
New evidence suggests an amphitheater became a stronghold linked to Arthur’s Round Table.
New dating shows a Roman villa mosaic was laid in the 5th century, reshaping post-Roman Britain.
A Roman military belt bearing a dragon design may hint at the military roots of King Arthur.
Iron smelting at a temple site may have inspired the legend of King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur.
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
Did Juvenal’s mockery prove female gladiators existed?
The ban hints at moral panic, and possibly the clearest proof that female gladiators truly existed.
Once thought an athlete, this Roman statuette may depict a female gladiator in combat pose.
A Roman oil lamp shows two female gladiators fighting like men—strong visual proof women fought.
This rare depiction may be the greatest surviving monument to women in the Roman arena.
Martial described gladiatorial combat and hinted women fought—but can hand-copied texts be trusted?
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
The portrait hung above the family TV for 50 years before they realized it might be Shakespeare.
Dendrochronology reveals surprising results about Steven’s portrait of Shakespeare.
X-ray scans of the Wadlow Shakespeare portrait reveal details beneath several areas of overpaint.
Facial recognition software suggests the portrait may depict William Shakespeare.
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
In 1347, ships reached Sicily with the Black Death. In a year, it spread across Europe to England.
The haunting journal of Agnolo di Tura reveals the horrors of the Black Plague.
Ancient gravestones in Kyrgyzstan hint the Black Death began long before it reached Europe.
The Black Death may have killed nearly 50 percent of the Europe's population.
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake.
Moments before her execution, Mary had one last message to send to the world.
To smuggle her encrypted messages beyond the prison walls, Mary must rely on unconventional methods.
As a child Mary loved writing in code. As a captive queen, it became essential to her survival.
After months decoding mysterious letters, codebreakers realize they may belong to Mary Stuart.
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.