Experience the tense moments after a terrorist group fires a missile at the wings of a DHL Airbus - the first civilian aircraft casualty of the Iraq war.

Every year, thousands of sharks pour in to the waters around the Socorros, for a coordinated summer of feeding -- and none of the other species are safe.

When investigators dig deeper into the mistaken shooting of Iran Air Flight 655, they discover the U.S. Navy captain behind it might have been looking for trouble.

Dogs have a long history of serving their countries as military scouts, rescue dogs, and messengers.

Smithsonian scientists use cutting-edge technology to extract atoms from the surface of the Hope Diamond in hopes of unraveling its unique DNA.

After an American B-29 bomber dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the explosion instantly killed tens of thousands of people and left many wounded. These survivors recount the horrific aftermath.

Despite the length of time that's passed since he first terrorized London, enthusiasm and interest in Jack the Ripper has never been stronger. Which is why we're closer than ever to unmasking him.

Monopoly, arguably the most-famous board game, was invented by Charles Darrow. But many attribute the original idea to Lizzie Magie, a Quaker and the creator of the Landlord's Game, which bears striking resemblance to its more-popular successor.

Polar Bears have an undeserved reputation as loners. Not only do they form friendships and spend time together, they even meet up year after year!

Thirty feet up in a tree, a group of owls are not expecting this four-legged predator to come calling. The lesson here: Never underestimate a leopard's speed and agility.