A group of experts work to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Follow scientists as they track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.

See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.

An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles.

Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire. Three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse — drawing frightening parallels to today.

Find out about the race to build Paris’ most famous landmark when two men vied to be the first to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. See how one man’s vision transformed the Paris skyline, making the Eiffel Tower a global icon. Dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal correspondence tell the story.

Discover the world of dinosaur collecting, a controversial hobby with a booming market. Hear perspectives on the fossil trade from private collectors, paleontologists, and others, as "Big John"—the largest Triceratops fossil ever found—is assembled in Italy and auctioned in France.

Uncover the sunken remains of a 4th-century basilica in Turkey. Submerged beneath the waters of Lake Iznik for hundreds of years, the church could reveal crucial insights into the early days of Christianity.

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century in the Althorp Estate, house to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. What treasures and history will this extensive excavation reveal?