American Heroes Channel

An early pioneer for racial equality; German children await candy from the skies; a moonshiner develops a famous rifle.

The stories behind some of the biggest deceptions, the top secrets and the secret weapons used to help defy the Nazis in WWII.

Revealing the secrets behind the biggest crooks, scandals and schemes in America.

The unknown stories behind the biggest conquests and disasters in America's skies.

Unearthing the secrets of a widespread criminal gang in the heart of Japan who are engaged in a variety of criminal activity including extortion, prostitution and illegal gambling.

Delving into the world of the KKK, which is just a shadow of its former self, and looking at the impact the group has had on America.

Exploring the secrets of The Assassins, one of the mostly deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world, and discovering whether their skills and tactics been passed down and copied by today's Islamic terrorists.

Uncovering the history of the overwhelming military power of the Nazis, including their strong belief in ancient mysticism, the occult, and even alien contact which fueled their desire to rule as a genetically pure super-race.

Investigating the mysterious secret society known as 'The Priory of Sion' that traces its roots back to the 12th Century and is believed to protect incontrovertible, if heretical, information about the marriage of Jesus Christ.

Shedding light on the Brotherhood of Blood, a dark and mysterious sect sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ and revealing the extreme methods the Brotherhood used.

The mysterious reports of vanishing aircraft, UFOs and reverse engineering highly advanced technology from Area 52.

Newly declassified documents and firsthand accounts of unidentified submergible objects lead researchers to look to the water instead of the skies.

Pilots and astronauts share firsthand accounts of their encounters with mysterious, unknown flying objects.

New evidence reveals the possibility that extraterrestrials visited ancient humans, influencing ancient technologies, architecture and art; a scholar reveals evidence supporting his theory that aliens created ancient Sumerians.

Trace evidence from the history of ancient Egypt, to the myths of Native Americans through the art of the Renaissance period lead researchers to believe that otherworldly spacecraft have visited humans since the dawn of man.

New evidence from top intelligence, government and scientific witnesses who revealed the truth on their deathbeds.

Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged.

Jamie Theakston investigates Johann Reichhart, a German executioner who killed approximately 3,000 people during World War II.

The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy; Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

The extraordinary story of the Bulgarian secret department called Service 7, a force that operated in 9 countries.

Templar fact and fiction have become blurred by their depictions in book and on film. This program presents a very different picture that challenges head on the orthodox beliefs about an order that angered much of Europe - particularly France.

Mary Magdalene, a key figure in Christianity, traveled with Jesus and is said to have witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection.

The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy; Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

The extraordinary story of the Bulgarian secret department called Service 7, a force that operated in 9 countries.

Templar fact and fiction have become blurred by their depictions in book and on film. This program presents a very different picture that challenges head on the orthodox beliefs about an order that angered much of Europe - particularly France.

Mary Magdalene, a key figure in Christianity, traveled with Jesus and is said to have witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection.

Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged.

Jamie Theakston investigates Johann Reichhart, a German executioner who killed approximately 3,000 people during World War II.

Sean Salley shoots an actress and her friends above a deli then flees to New Orleans then to Miami where he plans to leave the country for good.

Raymond Ross skips town with his cousin after beating a teen into a coma; the police close in on this trail.

A Texas separatist group takes two hostages and rangers are able to negotiate the release but two of the members get away undetected.

On a job to pick up a prostitute Lane Slettvet stabs a man, while trying to stay under the radar he still goes to parties for the drugs.

Steve Lamb was a part of a group of traffickers until he got caught in a sting operation.

Anthony Ragno witnesses a murder, then goes on the run and builds a life trafficking pot in the Haitian islands.

Man murders his ex-best friend after a fight and spends two years fighting extradition before being sent back to the U.S.

A man is sentenced to 12 years in prison but due to technicalities he escapes and wins big in a Vegas poker tournament.

In Daytona Beach, Fla., Juanita Liebman and two friends fatally attack a Biketoberfest tourist, then police stake out a pharmacy to apprehend Liebman who requires medical attention due to her epilepsy.

Aurlieas McClarty kills the manager of a store for $200 and despite being wanted continues to go from state to state, defrauding banks, stores and women.

Christopher Gay escapes from police custody to see his dying mother, then manages to steal country singer Crystal Gayle's tour bus while on the run.

Brenda Wynn is out of jail and wants a new life but a co-worker steals her money so she hits him with her car.

Man escapes from prison with seven others and hides in shacks, muddy pigpens and even dresses up as a woman to evade the cops.

Ricky McCurry, who has been in and out of prison his whole life, runs into bad luck with botched robberies and high speed chases.

A man goes on a violent spree searching for his ex girlfriend after she dumps him.

Handsome, intelligent thief Dennis Hope pulls off a series of daring robberies and goes on the run while living a life of luxury.

A man obsessed with a woman kills her husband in a fit of jealousy.

Man escapes from jail when his inmate love is released and the two live a lavish life on the outside.

A man goes on a violent spree searching for his ex girlfriend after she dumps him.

Handsome, intelligent thief Dennis Hope pulls off a series of daring robberies and goes on the run while living a life of luxury.

A man obsessed with a woman kills her husband in a fit of jealousy.

Man escapes from jail when his inmate love is released and the two live a lavish life on the outside.

Man escapes from prison with seven others and hides in shacks, muddy pigpens and even dresses up as a woman to evade the cops.