After William McKinley is assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt suddenly becomes president—and goes on to lead one of the most pivotal and transformative presidencies in American history.

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In this episode, we follow Teddy Roosevelt as he retreats to the rugged West to heal from personal tragedy—then returns to the national stage as a hero of the Spanish-American War.

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In this episode, we explore the early life and challenges that shaped Teddy Roosevelt into a leader destined for the presidency.

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In this episode, we follow Alexander Hamilton as he builds the foundation of America's financial system—only to meet a tragic end in his fateful duel with Aaron Burr

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In this episode we trace Alexander Hamilton’s rise from a tragic Caribbean childhood to the brink of founding a nation.

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From secret plots to sunken ships, we trace how German espionage and the Lusitania disaster drew the U.S. into World War I—and follow the rise of Alvin York, the unlikely Tennessee soldier who became a national legend.

In this episode, we explore the legendary adventures of Davy Crockett—from his days as a frontiersman to his final stand at the Alamo.

In this episode, the power struggle for the English crown between Jane Grey and Mary Tudor comes to a dramatic end—paving the way for Mary’s rise to the throne and her marriage to Prince Philip of Spain.

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In this episode, we unravel the dramatic events that led 15-year-old Lady Jane Grey to briefly claim the throne of England in the turbulent years following the death of Henry VIII.

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In this episode the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's midnight ride set the stage for the first battle of the American Revolution.

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