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The Berlin Wall
Starting out as a barbed wire fence, the Berlin Wall became a symbol of the Cold War.
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad is one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare.
The Ottoman Empire
The story of the Ottomans is full of alliances, enemies, trade, war and progress.
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso was one of the most celebrated and radical artists of the 20th century.
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad helped up to 100,000 enslaved people to freedom.
Butch Cassidy
What's the real story behind Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch?
Apollo 13
An explosion on board Apollo 13 threatens the lives of the crew 200,000 miles from Earth.
Nelson Mandela
What drove Nelson Mandela to become an activist against South Africa鈥檚 apartheid regime?
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?
