When daring cavalry officer William Fetterman arrives on the scene, Carrington's struggle to control his men only escalates.

When Kansas becomes a battleground in the debate over slavery, settlers on both sides pour into the territory to determine its future.

After years of U.S. encroachment, Chief Little Turtle leads the Northwest Confederacy to a major victory over the young U.S. Army.

Protestant missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman seek to spread their Christian faith to the local Cayuse people.

Lonnie Johnson—a nuclear engineer—invented it by accident.

The invention of charcoal briquets came about thanks to a camping trip by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.

In 1894, two brothers opened NYC’s “Kinetoscope Parlor,” sparking the rise of movie theaters across America and the world.

Grab your fedora and bullwhip as we unearth eight amazing yet obscure ancient empires in this episode of History Countdown.

Discover these 10 incredible structures constructed by ancient civilizations and shrouded in mystery in this episode of History Countdown.

Some mysteries may never be solved—but others are begging to be! Explore nine ancient enigmas in this episode of History Countdown.

Ancient Greeks and Romans left behind more than knowledge—thousands of eerie "curse tablets" reveal a darker side of their legacy.

On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc rocks his first Bronx party, debuting a game-changing turntable move that electrifies the crowd.

Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey."

Anna May Wong was a silver screen icon and trailblazer for representation in Hollywood, known as America's first Asian American A-lister.

Before the cowboy image Americans know today existed, a formerly enslaved man became the country’s first cowboy.

Ice Road Truckers is back for Season 12—new cast, epic hauls and the perilous frozen roads that made the show a legend.

The cast and crew discuss ice road trucking—hauling loads on slippery, dangerous ice to remote diamond mines.

All roads need repairs from time to time, but just how do you repair one made of ice?

The battle to tame the frontier isn't new. Look back at the pioneers of exploration in the Arctic.

Discover five extraordinary women whose leadership and determination redefined America, proving that change happens when bold voices rise.

Explore the enduring legacy of Black resistance, intellect and activism through the stories of five key figures.

From the underground activism of the 1920s to a landmark Supreme Court victory in 2015, explore five defining moments in LGBTQ+ history.

Discover five history making figures in the AANHPI community whose innovation, creativity and leadership redefined the American story.