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Full Documentary: Exploring The Lost City of Petra

Petra is famous for its intricate rock-cut architecture, as well as for its fascinating water conduit system. Learn about this historical city in this video.

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Egypt's 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Wonders

Time to take a look at 10 of the most fascinating places in Egypt - from The Great Pyramid of Giza to The Temple of Luxor.

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Uncover the Secrets of Pompeii’s Greatest Treasures

Take a drip through history and uncover some of the biggest treasures from the ancient city of Pompeii.

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Discover the Weirdest Foods From Ancient Roman Cuisine

Take a look at the kind of food that was eaten in ancient Rome. It isn't as exotic as you think...

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So this is How a Day as an Ancient Greek Architect Was!

Travel back in history and learn all about the life of an ancient Greek architect in this video.

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The Oldest Medicines That Have Stood the Test of Time

Learn about some fascinating old medicine and general healing practices that have survived for thousands of years.

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See How the Egyptians Actually Built the Pyramids

While we marvel at the great pyramids, we know little about how they were actually constructed. This video sheds some light into that.

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A Short Lesson in New York's Architectural History

There's no city that can compare to New York's architecture. Let's dive into it.

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Eye-Opening Stories From Real Survivors of the Titanic

Listen to some fascinating and little-known stories about the Titanic from survivors.

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7 Scientific Mysteries Scientists Still Can't Explain

Did you know that a person can wake up from a coma speaking a foreign language? This is one bizarre phenomenon scientists can't explain...

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Uncovering the Mystery of the Lost Kingdom of Kush

The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient civilization, the origins of which remain unknown to the best of historians.

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History: The Swamp of Many Hidden Secrets

Find out the truth about the secret communities that lived in the Great Dismal Swamp in North America.

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Discover the Story of This Little-Known Medieval Kingdom

Discover the origins of the little-known kingdom of the Isles that existed way back in the 840s.

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Full Documentary: Unearthing the Lost World of Angkor Wat...

This fascinating feature-length documentary explores the ancient civilization that inhabited Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Watch it in its entirety here.

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7 Roman Buildings Hidden in Plain Sight

Millions of tourists pass by these Ancient Roman buildings, idle to the fact that the hair salon or restaurant they just emerged from is thousands of years old.

17:57

How Two Fake Policemen Stole $500 Million Worth of Art

In 1990, 13 works of art, valued at $500 million in total, were stolen from a museum in Boston. This is how the fake policemen conducted this mysterious heist.

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History Lesson: The Armored War Elephants of Ancient India

Elephants in ancient Indian history played a crucial part in warfare. Find out more about their fascinating history...

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These Bizarre Historical Heists Almost Sound Made Up

Did you know that an entire church was once stolen brick by brick? Learn about some unbelievable historical heists here.

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Uncover the Many Secrets of the Fabled City of Atlantis

The legend of the fabled city of Atlantis has fascinated historians for centuries. Let's take a dive into its deepest secrets.

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Why Alexander’s Speech During the Opis Mutiny is Legendary

Have you heard about Alexander the Great's historic speech during the Opis Mutiny? Find out why it was so special.

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The Roman Emperor Aurelian: Restorer of the World

Learn more about the Roman emperor Aurelian, also known as the “Restorer of the World”.

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History Lesson: When Numbers Were Banned

Did you know that once upon a time, some numbers were considered dangerous? Explore the history behind banned numbers here.

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Take a Peek inside King Tutankhamun’s Mysterious Tomb

The tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the most famous archaeological finds of all time. Explore the historical place in this video.

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Go Behind the Scenes of the Roman Colosseum’s Construction

Let's travel back in history and find out every fun fact related to the construction of Rome's Colosseum.