Long ago, a group of people attempted to collect and store every piece of human knowledge on the planet in a single place. In this episode, you’ll take a tour of the great Library of Alexandria, and learn how its rise and fall deeply affected both the ancient and modern world.

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Several mini-stories about the presidential transfer of power in the United States.

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In 1534, radical Anabaptists took control of the German city of Munster and transformed it into a communal theocratic monarchy who proclaimed the apocalypse was right around the corner. They were right.

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The story of Ishi, the lone survivor of the Yahi people, who walked out of the California wilderness and into the modern world. 

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Could our ancient ancestors see the color blue? The question might not be as absurd as it sounds. 

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In the late 18th century, Haitian slaves rose up against their oppressors in the largest slave revolt in history. 

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Long before Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, the 25 year old politician was abducted by Silician pirates. 

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A deep look into one of America's most enduring mysteries. What happened to the colonists of Roanoke?

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Tales of the possible paranormal from London's overgrown Highgate Cemetery.

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During the First World War, a daring messenger pigeon must make a perilous journey to save an American battalion.

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