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        Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The portrait hung above the family TV for 50 years before they realized it might be Shakespeare.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        In 1347, ships reached Sicily with the Black Death. In a year, it spread across Europe to England.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The haunting journal of Agnolo di Tura reveals the horrors of the Black Plague.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Ancient gravestones in Kyrgyzstan hint the Black Death began long before it reached Europe.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        The Black Death may have killed nearly 50 percent of the Europe's population.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake.
          
          
            
                
                    
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        Moments before her execution, Mary had one last message to send to the world.
          
          
            
                
                    
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