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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.
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Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
After months decoding mysterious letters, codebreakers realize they may belong to Mary Stuart.
As a child Mary loved writing in code. As a captive queen, it became essential to her survival.
Moments before her execution, Mary had one last message to send to the world.
Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake.
To smuggle her encrypted messages beyond the prison walls, Mary must rely on unconventional methods.
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
Tiny lead tokens revealed the first clues to Cleopatra’s temple façade in Alexandria.
Beneath the harbor of Alexandria, archaeologists have uncovered coins bearing Cleopatra's image.
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