EVERY WEDNESDAY World Events

Discover the real story behind the rise and fall of empires, from historic to holy. Witness the seismic events that created shockwaves spanning continents and centuries.

WEDNESDAY ON STORY

October 4, 2023

All times Eastern
Change Time Zone

8:00A

4:00P

12:00A

Lost Worlds

Secret A-Bomb Factories

The end of the World War II heralded The Cold War--a war of paranoia and potential nuclear catastrophe. In the wreckages of missile sites, secret cities and crumbling nuclear facilities.

9:00A

5:00P

1:00A

Lost Worlds

Henry VIII's Megastructures

Considered one of England's greatest Kings and builders, Henry VIII remains famous for his six wives. Henry ruled by fear, executing his opponents and several of his wives.

10:00A

6:00P

2:00A

Lost Worlds

Secret U.S. Bunkers

As the Cold War reached its boiling point the US began to make plans to protect the country and the president. Elaborate defense preparations were made in the event of nuclear war.

11:00A

7:00P

3:00A

Lost Worlds

Herod the Great

Herod, king of Judea, was famous for creating a series of great buildings, and laying the foundations for Jerusalem. Watch as Herod's impressive projects are charted, including his masterpiece, Herod's Temple.

12:00P

8:00P

4:00A

Lost Worlds

Sin City of The West

The Wild West was an era of American growth fueled by lawless gambling towns, frenzied gold rushes, and legendary racketeers. Gunfighters and misfits thrived in an anarchic society where people were simply looking for a good time.

1:00P

9:00P

5:00A

Lost Worlds

The Vikings

The Vikings were fearsome warriors from Denmark and Norway who burst upon Western Europe, raiding and plundering at the end of the 8th century.

2:00P

10:00P

6:00A

Lost Worlds

Lost Superpower of the Bible

The Hittites are the forgotten superpower of the Bible. Hattusha, the capital was the heart of their empire. They were a highly advanced military powerhouse.

3:00P

11:00P

7:00A

Lost Worlds

Stalin's Supercity

Josef Stalin is considered one of the most powerful and murderous dictators ever. He was the supreme ruler of the Soviet Union for a quarter of a century and his regime of terror caused the death and suffering of tens of millions.