Hidden History

The story uncovers the hidden layers of Britain’s past through a series of remarkable archaeological discoveries, each revealing powerful human stories across different eras. From the depths of the English Channel, the recovery of a World War II Barracuda bomber brings to light the realities of wartime aviation and the lives tied to these machines. On land, a mysterious Stone Age water monument in...

The story traces the evolution of British air power over more than a century, revealing how a network of historic airfields became the backbone of both military and civilian aviation. It begins in World War I, where early pilots operated from primitive bases and transformed flight from simple reconnaissance into a weapon of war. Innovations like incendiary ammunition and synchronization gear revol...

The story follows forensic geologist Scott Wolter as he investigates a controversial idea—that long before Columbus, ancient civilizations may have already reached the Americas. His journey begins with unusual artifacts, including a greenish-gold obsidian spear point discovered in Hawaii and a rare sewn-plank canoe found along the California coast. These findings suggest the possibility that Polyn...

The story traces how a handful of historic British airfields became the foundation of modern aviation, shaping both technological progress and wartime history. At sites like Farnborough, Biggin Hill, and Duxford, the earliest days of powered flight evolved into groundbreaking innovation, from experimental aircraft to the development of advanced materials like carbon fiber and the pursuit of supers...

The story uncovers the hidden lives of three ancient mummies through cutting-edge forensic science, transforming long-held assumptions into surprising truths. In the first case, a mummy believed for years to be a female priestess is reexamined using chemical analysis and X-ray imaging, revealing instead a high-status man connected to the family of Pharaoh Ramesses II. What was once a simple miside...

The story follows the life of Robert Scheer, a fearless journalist shaped by a politically active upbringing in the Bronx. From an early stage, he became deeply involved in activism, eventually rising as a prominent voice within the New Left. Through his work editing Ramparts magazine and writing against the Vietnam War, he built a reputation for challenging authority and confronting uncomfortable...