Cracking the Queen's Code
The Secret Letters of Mary, Queen of Scots Finally Decoded
After months decoding mysterious letters, codebreakers realize they may belong to Mary Stuart.
Cracking the Queen's Code
Why Mary Wore Red to her Execution Death
Moments before her execution, Mary had one last message to send to the world.
Cracking the Queen's Code
The Secret Code of Mary, Queen of Scots
As a child Mary loved writing in code. As a captive queen, it became essential to her survival.
Cracking the Queen's Code
The Marriage that Destroyed Mary Stuart
Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake.
Cracking the Queen's Code
How Mary, Queen of Scots Smuggled Letters Past Her Guards
To smuggle her encrypted messages beyond the prison walls, Mary must rely on unconventional methods.
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Roman Empire
Death in Britannia
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
The Herculaneum Scrolls
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Nero’s Sunken City
What made Baiae such a special place?
Last Days of Pompeii
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
The End of the Romans
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Hannibal in the Alps
Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?
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Lost Treasures
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One)
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Mozart’s Sister
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
Lost Treasures of Angkor – King’s Gold
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Van Gogh’s Ear
What did Vincent van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles?
American Origins
The Civil War’s Lost Massacre
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
The Woman in the Iron Coffin
Uncover the story of early America’s free Black communities via 150-year-old human remains
Ben Franklin’s Bones
Could Benjamin Franklin have been responsible in some way for the bones in the basement?
Jamestown’s Dark Winter
Uncover the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World
Uncovering NYC: New York City’s First Free Black Communities
Ancient Beasts
Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Jurassic Fortunes
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
Hannibal in the Alps
Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?
She Digs: Women in Archaeology