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Bonnie and Clyde
Forged by the Great Depression, Bonnie and Clyde became icons of lawlessness.
The Australian Gold Rush
In 1851, gold was discovered in Australia. How did the gold rush shape the country?
Ernest Shackleton
Shackleton鈥檚 1915 expedition is one of history鈥檚 greatest tales of human endurance.
Bob Marley
How did Bob Marley rise from Kingston鈥檚 most impoverished area to become a global star?
The Roman Republic
How did Rome go from a small, almost insignificant settlement to a superpower?
Emperor Nero
Nero is one of the most infamous leaders of Rome, but was he as bad as history suggests?
The Pirate Queen
Who was Zheng I Sao, and how did she become one of the most successful pirates ever?
John F Kennedy
In 1961,JFK became President of the USA. What challenges did he overcome to reach office?
Pyramids
The Pyramids have become a symbol of Egypt, but what mysteries might still remain inside?
William Wallace
Known as Braveheart, William Wallace is synonymous with the battle for Scottish freedom.
