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An Attack in the Gorge
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Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.
The Warrior Behind the Weapons
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Learn more about the warrior who used these weapons.
The Cultural Bias Behind This Warrior's Grave
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Archaeologist Neil Price breaks down the cultural bias behind this warrior's grave.
Why Notre Dame's Gargoyles Are More Than Art
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While most people assume they are merely decorative works of art...
Speed, Submarines, and Espionage
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The German navy used speed in the form of chewing gum to stay awake for more than 48 hours
Forgery 101
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Experts explain how a fake Sidereus Nuncius made its way into infamy.
The June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
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What happened on the night of June 11, 1962 on Alcatraz Island?
Archimedes' Screw & the Date Tree of Babylon
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Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.
Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
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Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Deciphering Ancient Cuneiform Text
Did the City of Troy Exist?
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Homer's poems say that Troy stood by the Aegean sea.
Excavation of the Must Farm, the 'British Pompeii'
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British experts join the excavation to uncover the secrets of the British Pompeii
Horses and Troy
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The Trojans were traders and they were particularly famous for one commodity: horses.
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