Did the sinful biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah exist, or was the story of their destruction crafted for other purposes? Near the Dead Sea, archaeologists uncovered the ruins of two ancient cities, Bab-edh-dhra and Numeira, that show evidence of fire and collapse and an inscription on a sanctuary near a cave calling it a shrine to Lot. Is this the cave where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after the demise of the evil cities? We examine the many theories.

In Christianity's medieval battle to retake the Holy Land from Islam, the failure of wealthy Crusaders left a growing number of disgruntled Europeans. And so, in 1212, two 12-year-old boys began their own Crusade and thousands of children tagged along. We reveal how these innocents paid the ultimate price in this spiritual warfare.

Initially circulated in the 14th century, "The Travels of Marco Polo" gave Europeans a glimpse into Far Eastern mysteries. But if Polo was an emissary to Kublai Khan, why isn't he mentioned, as are other foreigners, in the Khan's meticulous records? We'll delve into the ongoing dispute over the Venetian's veracity and very existence.

Immortalized by Sir Walter Scott, the romantic figure of Rob Roy MacGregor looms large in Scottish history. But who was the real Rob Roy? Regarded by many as a hero, others say he was little more than a cattle rustler, blackmailer, and coward! The third son of a clan chieftain, he embarked on an outlaw's life after the Duke of Montrose seized his lands in 1712. We examine his daring escapes, belief in his clan's code of honor, and questions surrounding the true loyalties of Scotland's most famous rogue.

On Friday, November 13, 1942, all five Sullivan brothers from Iowa were serving aboard the USS Juneau when a Japanese torpedo hit. 400 sailors died instantly, and 150 or so bobbed helplessly in shark-infested water. When rescue forces finally arrived, only 10 survived--none were named Sullivan. Could their deaths have been avoided?

In 1944 in Brussels, the Gestapo loaded 1,500 prisoners on a train bound for Germany and almost certain death. Among them were Allied invaders and Resistance workers. But the Resistance foiled Nazi plans and prevented the train's departure. We talk to survivors and former Resistance members at a 1999 Comet Line Reunion in Brussels.

Led by maritime archeologist and shipwreck expert, Mensun Bound, follow a new ground-breaking expedition heading back into the frozen seas to hunt down Shackleton's lost ship.

Did the sinful biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah exist, or was the story of their destruction crafted for other purposes? Near the Dead Sea, archaeologists uncovered the ruins of two ancient cities, Bab-edh-dhra and Numeira, that show evidence of fire and collapse and an inscription on a sanctuary near a cave calling it a shrine to Lot. Is this the cave where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after the demise of the evil cities? We examine the many theories.

In Christianity's medieval battle to retake the Holy Land from Islam, the failure of wealthy Crusaders left a growing number of disgruntled Europeans. And so, in 1212, two 12-year-old boys began their own Crusade and thousands of children tagged along. We reveal how these innocents paid the ultimate price in this spiritual warfare.

Initially circulated in the 14th century, "The Travels of Marco Polo" gave Europeans a glimpse into Far Eastern mysteries. But if Polo was an emissary to Kublai Khan, why isn't he mentioned, as are other foreigners, in the Khan's meticulous records? We'll delve into the ongoing dispute over the Venetian's veracity and very existence.

Immortalized by Sir Walter Scott, the romantic figure of Rob Roy MacGregor looms large in Scottish history. But who was the real Rob Roy? Regarded by many as a hero, others say he was little more than a cattle rustler, blackmailer, and coward! The third son of a clan chieftain, he embarked on an outlaw's life after the Duke of Montrose seized his lands in 1712. We examine his daring escapes, belief in his clan's code of honor, and questions surrounding the true loyalties of Scotland's most famous rogue.

On Friday, November 13, 1942, all five Sullivan brothers from Iowa were serving aboard the USS Juneau when a Japanese torpedo hit. 400 sailors died instantly, and 150 or so bobbed helplessly in shark-infested water. When rescue forces finally arrived, only 10 survived--none were named Sullivan. Could their deaths have been avoided?

In 1944 in Brussels, the Gestapo loaded 1,500 prisoners on a train bound for Germany and almost certain death. Among them were Allied invaders and Resistance workers. But the Resistance foiled Nazi plans and prevented the train's departure. We talk to survivors and former Resistance members at a 1999 Comet Line Reunion in Brussels.

Led by maritime archeologist and shipwreck expert, Mensun Bound, follow a new ground-breaking expedition heading back into the frozen seas to hunt down Shackleton's lost ship.

Did the sinful biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah exist, or was the story of their destruction crafted for other purposes? Near the Dead Sea, archaeologists uncovered the ruins of two ancient cities, Bab-edh-dhra and Numeira, that show evidence of fire and collapse and an inscription on a sanctuary near a cave calling it a shrine to Lot. Is this the cave where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after the demise of the evil cities? We examine the many theories.

In Christianity's medieval battle to retake the Holy Land from Islam, the failure of wealthy Crusaders left a growing number of disgruntled Europeans. And so, in 1212, two 12-year-old boys began their own Crusade and thousands of children tagged along. We reveal how these innocents paid the ultimate price in this spiritual warfare.

Initially circulated in the 14th century, "The Travels of Marco Polo" gave Europeans a glimpse into Far Eastern mysteries. But if Polo was an emissary to Kublai Khan, why isn't he mentioned, as are other foreigners, in the Khan's meticulous records? We'll delve into the ongoing dispute over the Venetian's veracity and very existence.

Immortalized by Sir Walter Scott, the romantic figure of Rob Roy MacGregor looms large in Scottish history. But who was the real Rob Roy? Regarded by many as a hero, others say he was little more than a cattle rustler, blackmailer, and coward! The third son of a clan chieftain, he embarked on an outlaw's life after the Duke of Montrose seized his lands in 1712. We examine his daring escapes, belief in his clan's code of honor, and questions surrounding the true loyalties of Scotland's most famous rogue.

On Friday, November 13, 1942, all five Sullivan brothers from Iowa were serving aboard the USS Juneau when a Japanese torpedo hit. 400 sailors died instantly, and 150 or so bobbed helplessly in shark-infested water. When rescue forces finally arrived, only 10 survived--none were named Sullivan. Could their deaths have been avoided?

In 1944 in Brussels, the Gestapo loaded 1,500 prisoners on a train bound for Germany and almost certain death. Among them were Allied invaders and Resistance workers. But the Resistance foiled Nazi plans and prevented the train's departure. We talk to survivors and former Resistance members at a 1999 Comet Line Reunion in Brussels.

Led by maritime archeologist and shipwreck expert, Mensun Bound, follow a new ground-breaking expedition heading back into the frozen seas to hunt down Shackleton's lost ship.