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The mighty Emperor Trajan throws his great games of A.D. 107, and the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle: female gladiators.

The public execution of criminals is a staple, but during Trajan's 123 days of games in A.D. 107, one of these victims is no ordinary prisoner; Bishop Ignatius of Antioch is part of a growing underground religion, threatening Roman traditions.

Galen of Pergamon makes a name for himself as a physician for gladiators in the arena; a devastating plague sweeps through the city, and Galen catches the attention of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

All of Rome's emperors have put great value on spectacles and games, but only one steps out of the Imperial Box and onto the sands of the arena; a far cry from his father, the great Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Commodus is quick to make enemies.

By the 4th Century AD, a divided Roman Empire is rocked by devastating earthquakes, fires, barbarian invasions and deep religious divides. As Rome declines, the Colosseum, which once stood as a proud symbol of the Empire's glory, lies empty. To restore Rome, one man, a devout worshipper of the Rome's old Gods, turns to the arena. Can staging elaborate and expensive games there reverse Rome's decli

A profile of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady whose stunning pictures produced a visual record of the war.

While both sides needed trains, the Union alone had the knowledge and equipment necessary to build them.

The Iron Brigade fought heroically at Brawner's Farm, South Mountain and Antietam before suffering devastating losses at Gettysburg.

In 1862 the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac clash, changing naval warfare forever.

With casualties numbering about 23,000, the Sept. 17, 1862, battle at Antietam was one of the bloodiest days in American history.

The Confederate army undermines the Union soldiers at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

The battle for the strategic city of Vicksburg, Miss., included heavy bombardment and Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's plan to starve the city into surrendering.

The Union army defeated the Confederates in the 1864 battles at Franklin and Nashville as spectators watched.

A profile of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady whose stunning pictures produced a visual record of the war.

While both sides needed trains, the Union alone had the knowledge and equipment necessary to build them.

The Iron Brigade fought heroically at Brawner's Farm, South Mountain and Antietam before suffering devastating losses at Gettysburg.

In 1862 the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac clash, changing naval warfare forever.

With casualties numbering about 23,000, the Sept. 17, 1862, battle at Antietam was one of the bloodiest days in American history.

The Confederate army undermines the Union soldiers at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

The battle for the strategic city of Vicksburg, Miss., included heavy bombardment and Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's plan to starve the city into surrendering.

The Union army defeated the Confederates in the 1864 battles at Franklin and Nashville as spectators watched.

A profile of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady whose stunning pictures produced a visual record of the war.

While both sides needed trains, the Union alone had the knowledge and equipment necessary to build them.

The Iron Brigade fought heroically at Brawner's Farm, South Mountain and Antietam before suffering devastating losses at Gettysburg.

In 1862 the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac clash, changing naval warfare forever.

With casualties numbering about 23,000, the Sept. 17, 1862, battle at Antietam was one of the bloodiest days in American history.

The Confederate army undermines the Union soldiers at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

The battle for the strategic city of Vicksburg, Miss., included heavy bombardment and Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's plan to starve the city into surrendering.

The Union army defeated the Confederates in the 1864 battles at Franklin and Nashville as spectators watched.

Features rare construction footage and interviews with architects, the program climbs to the top of the world's largest towers including Seattle's Space Needle, Canada's CN Tower, and Las Vegas's Stratosphere.

A look up at the symbol of the American Century - the skyscraper; the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism; climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center.

The art deco Chrysler Building stands out in the New York skyline.

Named one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern age, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia proper with its easternmost landmass; stretching 17 miles across the historic bay, the structure includes highways and islands.

Two ribbons of concrete span the largest inland body of water in Louisiana, forming the world's longest automobile bridge.

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches 2,500 miles from Boston to Miami through canals, land cuts, and barrier islands providing protected passage; conceived in late 18th century as America's first superhighway before road systems existed.

The world's largest concrete dam, and the largest concrete structure in the world, lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington; built in 1931, it is also one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

Even in ancient times, city dwellers needed a scenic break from the urban landscape; but parks play a more important role than mere relief from tension, they also keep temperatures down and supply much-needed oxygen in congested cities.

Features rare construction footage and interviews with architects, the program climbs to the top of the world's largest towers including Seattle's Space Needle, Canada's CN Tower, and Las Vegas's Stratosphere.

A look up at the symbol of the American Century - the skyscraper; the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism; climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center.

The art deco Chrysler Building stands out in the New York skyline.

Named one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern age, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia proper with its easternmost landmass; stretching 17 miles across the historic bay, the structure includes highways and islands.

Two ribbons of concrete span the largest inland body of water in Louisiana, forming the world's longest automobile bridge.

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches 2,500 miles from Boston to Miami through canals, land cuts, and barrier islands providing protected passage; conceived in late 18th century as America's first superhighway before road systems existed.

The world's largest concrete dam, and the largest concrete structure in the world, lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington; built in 1931, it is also one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

Even in ancient times, city dwellers needed a scenic break from the urban landscape; but parks play a more important role than mere relief from tension, they also keep temperatures down and supply much-needed oxygen in congested cities.

Features rare construction footage and interviews with architects, the program climbs to the top of the world's largest towers including Seattle's Space Needle, Canada's CN Tower, and Las Vegas's Stratosphere.

A look up at the symbol of the American Century - the skyscraper; the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism; climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center.

The art deco Chrysler Building stands out in the New York skyline.

Named one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern age, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia proper with its easternmost landmass; stretching 17 miles across the historic bay, the structure includes highways and islands.

Two ribbons of concrete span the largest inland body of water in Louisiana, forming the world's longest automobile bridge.

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches 2,500 miles from Boston to Miami through canals, land cuts, and barrier islands providing protected passage; conceived in late 18th century as America's first superhighway before road systems existed.

The world's largest concrete dam, and the largest concrete structure in the world, lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington; built in 1931, it is also one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

Even in ancient times, city dwellers needed a scenic break from the urban landscape; but parks play a more important role than mere relief from tension, they also keep temperatures down and supply much-needed oxygen in congested cities.

Joseph faces a personal test of faith in Nazareth when Mary tells him she is expecting a child who is the son of God; Joseph vows to love and protect his son, Jesus, through many dangers.

Some 30 years after Jesus is born, his life intersects with that of John the Baptist, a radical preaching in the desert against Judea's rulers; John baptizes Jesus, starting his divine mission, but loses his own life.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is torn between wanting to protect her son and letting him fulfill his destiny; Jesus performs his first public miracle and reaches and important crossroad.

Caiaphas, religious leader of the Jewish people, must judge how great a provocation Jesus might pose; Lazarus is raised from the dead.

Jesus and his disciples enter Jerusalem for Passover and what will become the Last Supper; devoted disciple Judas ultimately betrays Jesus.

Pontius Pilate is under pressure to execute Jesus, but his wife has a prophetic nightmare and urges him to leave Jesus alone.

Mary Magdalene, among Jesus' best-known female followers, stands with his mother and witnesses the torment of the crucifixion.

The resurrected Jesus appears to Peter and commands him to spread his gospel.

Joseph faces a personal test of faith in Nazareth when Mary tells him she is expecting a child who is the son of God; Joseph vows to love and protect his son, Jesus, through many dangers.

Some 30 years after Jesus is born, his life intersects with that of John the Baptist, a radical preaching in the desert against Judea's rulers; John baptizes Jesus, starting his divine mission, but loses his own life.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is torn between wanting to protect her son and letting him fulfill his destiny; Jesus performs his first public miracle and reaches and important crossroad.

Caiaphas, religious leader of the Jewish people, must judge how great a provocation Jesus might pose; Lazarus is raised from the dead.

Jesus and his disciples enter Jerusalem for Passover and what will become the Last Supper; devoted disciple Judas ultimately betrays Jesus.

Pontius Pilate is under pressure to execute Jesus, but his wife has a prophetic nightmare and urges him to leave Jesus alone.

Mary Magdalene, among Jesus' best-known female followers, stands with his mother and witnesses the torment of the crucifixion.

The resurrected Jesus appears to Peter and commands him to spread his gospel.

Joseph faces a personal test of faith in Nazareth when Mary tells him she is expecting a child who is the son of God; Joseph vows to love and protect his son, Jesus, through many dangers.

Some 30 years after Jesus is born, his life intersects with that of John the Baptist, a radical preaching in the desert against Judea's rulers; John baptizes Jesus, starting his divine mission, but loses his own life.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is torn between wanting to protect her son and letting him fulfill his destiny; Jesus performs his first public miracle and reaches and important crossroad.

Caiaphas, religious leader of the Jewish people, must judge how great a provocation Jesus might pose; Lazarus is raised from the dead.

Jesus and his disciples enter Jerusalem for Passover and what will become the Last Supper; devoted disciple Judas ultimately betrays Jesus.

Pontius Pilate is under pressure to execute Jesus, but his wife has a prophetic nightmare and urges him to leave Jesus alone.

Creativity is everywhere - but who and where does it come from? Artrageous travels the globe showcasing creative geniuses from our past and today, the places that inspired them and that flourish today as hot-spots of ingenuity.

As the latest successes and failures come and go, Mars continues to give up her secrets; invisible clouds are revealed with ultraviolet light.

Featuring lessons that guide teenagers to learn about ways to help the environment.

The hosts test the patented designs of history's lost inventions.

Scholars examine the role of Judas Iscariot and other questions surrounding the Last Supper.

Explores the myths surrounding Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Examining recent evidence in an attempt to answer lingering questions about the death of Jesus.

The ministry of Jesus Christ.

The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how she has been regarded by the faithful over the centuries.

The ministry of John the Baptist, and questions regarding his baptism of Jesus and allegations that he was the real Messiah.

Discovery of an ancient shipwreck at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee spurs interest.

Scholars examine the role of Judas Iscariot and other questions surrounding the Last Supper.

Explores the myths surrounding Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Examining recent evidence in an attempt to answer lingering questions about the death of Jesus.

The ministry of Jesus Christ.

The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how she has been regarded by the faithful over the centuries.

The ministry of John the Baptist, and questions regarding his baptism of Jesus and allegations that he was the real Messiah.

Discovery of an ancient shipwreck at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee spurs interest.

Scholars examine the role of Judas Iscariot and other questions surrounding the Last Supper.

Explores the myths surrounding Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Examining recent evidence in an attempt to answer lingering questions about the death of Jesus.

The ministry of Jesus Christ.

Grand Duke Nicholas and Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg face off on the Eastern Front early in World War I.

The story behind "the War to End All Wars" is explored using once classified materials and archives.

German Manfred von Richthofen is a highly successful pilot in World War I.

First-hand accounts tell of World War I soldiers, nurses, ambulance drivers, clerks.

As the first armored fighting machines, tanks were used to break through fortified areas and protect troops from heavy fire.

After Germany first weaponized chlorine, other countries also began to weaponize chemicals; the biggest land mine in history.

Giant airships delivered bombs to battlefields.

The United States entered the war after the sinking of the Lusitania; submarines were established as an effective weapon.

Grand Duke Nicholas and Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg face off on the Eastern Front early in World War I.

The story behind "the War to End All Wars" is explored using once classified materials and archives.

German Manfred von Richthofen is a highly successful pilot in World War I.

First-hand accounts tell of World War I soldiers, nurses, ambulance drivers, clerks.

As the first armored fighting machines, tanks were used to break through fortified areas and protect troops from heavy fire.

After Germany first weaponized chlorine, other countries also began to weaponize chemicals; the biggest land mine in history.

Giant airships delivered bombs to battlefields.

The United States entered the war after the sinking of the Lusitania; submarines were established as an effective weapon.

Grand Duke Nicholas and Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg face off on the Eastern Front early in World War I.