Biography
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Biography
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World history
In-depth profiles of major figures throughout history, from current pop-culture favorites to criminals to historical figures.
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1987– News Show 33 Seasons
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Sunday, December 7
Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom
Episode 1
The 16th-century monk Nostradamus is labeled both prophet and heretic.
Sunday, December 7
Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet
A profile of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama and spiritual leader of Tibet.
Sunday, December 7
Pope Benedict XVI
Episode 17
The story of Joseph Ratzinger from his birth to his appointment as reigning Pope in Rome.
Sunday, December 7
Norman Vincent Peale: The Power of Positive Preaching
Episode 134
The Rev. Norman Vincent Peale writes "The Power of Positive Thinking" and becomes a celebrity.
Sunday, December 7
Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind
Episode 187
Sigmund Freud makes use of his own and others' fears, desires and flaws in developing theories.
Sunday, December 7
Brigham Young: Architect of Faith
Episode 4
The saga of religious leader Brigham Young includes both persecution and perseverance.
Sunday, December 7
Confucius: Words of Wisdom
Episode 32
Born in a time of turmoil, Confucius envisions serenity.
Sunday, December 7
Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom
Episode 1
The 16th-century monk Nostradamus is labeled both prophet and heretic.
Sunday, December 7
Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet
A profile of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama and spiritual leader of Tibet.
Sunday, December 7
Pope Benedict XVI
Episode 17
The story of Joseph Ratzinger from his birth to his appointment as reigning Pope in Rome.
Sunday, December 7
Norman Vincent Peale: The Power of Positive Preaching
Episode 134
The Rev. Norman Vincent Peale writes "The Power of Positive Thinking" and becomes a celebrity.
Sunday, December 7
Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind
Episode 187
Sigmund Freud makes use of his own and others' fears, desires and flaws in developing theories.
Monday, December 8
Brigham Young: Architect of Faith
Episode 4
The saga of religious leader Brigham Young includes both persecution and perseverance.
Monday, December 8
Confucius: Words of Wisdom
Episode 32
Born in a time of turmoil, Confucius envisions serenity.
Monday, December 8
Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom
Episode 1
The 16th-century monk Nostradamus is labeled both prophet and heretic.
Monday, December 8
Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet
A profile of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama and spiritual leader of Tibet.
Monday, December 8
Pope Benedict XVI
Episode 17
The story of Joseph Ratzinger from his birth to his appointment as reigning Pope in Rome.
Monday, December 8
Norman Vincent Peale: The Power of Positive Preaching
Episode 134
The Rev. Norman Vincent Peale writes "The Power of Positive Thinking" and becomes a celebrity.
Monday, December 8
Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind
Episode 187
Sigmund Freud makes use of his own and others' fears, desires and flaws in developing theories.
Sunday, December 14
Adolf Hitler
Episode 1
Hitler: from Austrian house painter through the rise and fall of the Third Reich.
Sunday, December 14
Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight
Episode 42
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel meets defeat at El Alamein.
Sunday, December 14
Hirohito
Episode 47
Japanese Emperor Hirohito is both worshiped and reviled.
Sunday, December 14
Chesty Puller: The Marine's Marine
Episode 124
Gen. Chesty Puller becomes a legend in World War II and Korea.
Sunday, December 14
Jimmy Doolittle: King of the Sky
Episode 99
James Doolittle wins the Medal of Honor for his aviation heroics in World War II.
Sunday, December 14
Wallis Simpson
Episode 164
The story of Wallis Simpson.
Sunday, December 14
Adolf Hitler
Episode 1
Hitler: from Austrian house painter through the rise and fall of the Third Reich.
Sunday, December 14
Eva Braun: Love and Death
Episode 32
Eva Braun shoots home movies of herself and Adolf Hitler.
Sunday, December 14
FDR: Years of Crisis
Episode 215
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's rise and first two presidential terms.
Sunday, December 14
Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight
Episode 42
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel meets defeat at El Alamein.
Sunday, December 14
Hirohito
Episode 47
Japanese Emperor Hirohito is both worshiped and reviled.
Sunday, December 14
Chesty Puller: The Marine's Marine
Episode 124
Gen. Chesty Puller becomes a legend in World War II and Korea.
Sunday, December 14
Jimmy Doolittle: King of the Sky
Episode 99
James Doolittle wins the Medal of Honor for his aviation heroics in World War II.
Sunday, December 14
Wallis Simpson
Episode 164
The story of Wallis Simpson.
Monday, December 15
Adolf Hitler
Episode 1
Hitler: from Austrian house painter through the rise and fall of the Third Reich.
Monday, December 15
Eva Braun: Love and Death
Episode 32
Eva Braun shoots home movies of herself and Adolf Hitler.
Monday, December 15
FDR: Years of Crisis
Episode 215
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's rise and first two presidential terms.
Monday, December 15
Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight
Episode 42
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel meets defeat at El Alamein.
Monday, December 15
Hirohito
Episode 47
Japanese Emperor Hirohito is both worshiped and reviled.
Monday, December 15
Chesty Puller: The Marine's Marine
Episode 124
Gen. Chesty Puller becomes a legend in World War II and Korea.
Monday, December 15
Jimmy Doolittle: King of the Sky
Episode 99
James Doolittle wins the Medal of Honor for his aviation heroics in World War II.
Monday, December 15
Wallis Simpson
Episode 164
The story of Wallis Simpson.
Sunday, December 21
Adam & Eve: Lost Innocence
Episode 42
The story of Adam and Eve continues to influence Western hearts and minds.
Sunday, December 21
Samson and Delilah: Love and Betrayal
Episode 46
Passion for Delilah costs Hebrew warrior Samson his strength and his life.
Sunday, December 21
Solomon & Sheba: An Epic Love Story
Episode 8
Israel's King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba form a legendary duo.
Sunday, December 21
Mary Magdalene: The Hidden Apostle
Episode 106
Scholars disagree over the identity of early Christian Mary Magdalene.
Sunday, December 21
The Unknown Jesus
Episode 29
Scholarly research and biblical sources interpret the lessons of Jesus' life and death.
Sunday, December 21
Adam & Eve: Lost Innocence
Episode 42
The story of Adam and Eve continues to influence Western hearts and minds.
Sunday, December 21
Noah and the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning
Episode 49
Biblical scholars recount the story of Noah and his duty to father a new race.
Sunday, December 21
David & Goliath: A Biblical Battle
Episode 208
David slays Goliath and becomes a hero; later, king of Israel.
Sunday, December 21
Samson and Delilah: Love and Betrayal
Episode 46
Passion for Delilah costs Hebrew warrior Samson his strength and his life.
Sunday, December 21
Solomon & Sheba: An Epic Love Story
Episode 8
Israel's King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba form a legendary duo.
Sunday, December 21
Mary Magdalene: The Hidden Apostle
Episode 106
Scholars disagree over the identity of early Christian Mary Magdalene.
Sunday, December 21
The Unknown Jesus
Episode 29
Scholarly research and biblical sources interpret the lessons of Jesus' life and death.
Monday, December 22
Adam & Eve: Lost Innocence
Episode 42
The story of Adam and Eve continues to influence Western hearts and minds.
Monday, December 22
Noah and the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning
Episode 49
Biblical scholars recount the story of Noah and his duty to father a new race.
Monday, December 22
David & Goliath: A Biblical Battle
Episode 208
David slays Goliath and becomes a hero; later, king of Israel.
Monday, December 22
Samson and Delilah: Love and Betrayal
Episode 46
Passion for Delilah costs Hebrew warrior Samson his strength and his life.
Monday, December 22
Solomon & Sheba: An Epic Love Story
Episode 8
Israel's King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba form a legendary duo.
Monday, December 22
Mary Magdalene: The Hidden Apostle
Episode 106
Scholars disagree over the identity of early Christian Mary Magdalene.
Monday, December 22
The Unknown Jesus
Episode 29
Scholarly research and biblical sources interpret the lessons of Jesus' life and death.
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