History HD

We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes; from a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane.

People has heard the tales of wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry; learning about everything else in between; from missiles manned by pigeons to an incendiary device made to look like one of America's favorite pastimes.

From a headless chicken that lives over one year, to an out-of-this-world "celestial body" where it rains molten glass, the team explores the most astonishing bodies through these truly unbelievable stories.

Looking at outlandish inventions; a full-body gas mask for babies; Smell-o-Vision; a robot powered by eating slugs; inflatable airplanes; hidden cameras in contact lenses; coffin security systems.

These are the stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake. Explore an island ruled by deadly predators, a Florida town obsessed with the wildest circus performers, or a mysterious paranormal hotspot that's a magnet for UFOs, strange sightings, and baffling disappearances. These are the weirdest corners of the planet you have to see to believe.

These are the chilling cases of law enforcement officers facing monsters no training could ever prepare them for; from the Beast of LBL to Bigfoot encounters in Oklahoma and Washington State, a shadow man in New Jersey and a bizarre half-man, half-goat in Colorado; first responders confront creatures that defy logic and warp reality.

From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions; these are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.

The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake. Explore an island ruled by deadly predators, a Florida town obsessed with the wildest circus performers, or a mysterious paranormal hotspot that's a magnet for UFOs, strange sightings, and baffling disappearances. These are the weirdest corners of the planet you have to see to believe.

These are the stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions; these are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.

These are the chilling cases of law enforcement officers facing monsters no training could ever prepare them for; from the Beast of LBL to Bigfoot encounters in Oklahoma and Washington State, a shadow man in New Jersey and a bizarre half-man, half-goat in Colorado; first responders confront creatures that defy logic and warp reality.

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

A countdown of the 10 most legendary creatures in the swamp.

A countdown of the most dangerous alligator battles as well as a chronicle of close calls and near-death moments from the past seven seasons of the series, "Swamp People.".

With just 48 hours left in gator season, the swampers race against time to tag out before a massive storm hits.

On the final day of gator season, Troy and Pickle battle thick fog and exhaustion, racing to fill their last tags before time runs out; Jacob and Little Willie struggle with empty lines and tough conditions, forcing them to rethink their strategy.

These are the chilling cases of law enforcement officers facing monsters no training could ever prepare them for; from the Beast of LBL to Bigfoot encounters in Oklahoma and Washington State, a shadow man in New Jersey and a bizarre half-man, half-goat in Colorado; first responders confront creatures that defy logic and warp reality.

A look at the possibility of structures like the Men-an-Tol monolith or the colossal Olmec being imbued with mystical powers.

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly unidentified flying objects really are; theories have been put forth that attribute UFOs to everything from secret military aircraft to weather phenomena and more.

Throughout history, humans have buried their dead in caves or chambers, in pyramids or in some form of a tomb; ancient tombs were visual memorials for the dead; in China, a vast necropolis was constructed as a way to connect to the afterlife.

Deadly forests, haunted houses, and mountains where visitors never return alive; a look at what constitutes an evil place and whether these locations are imbued with dark energy that is currently beyond understanding.

During the Middle Ages, the Vikings were infamous for being a bloodthirsty band of seafaring warriors; historians are learning surprising new things about this Norse society.

Beneath our feet lie hidden ancient tunnels, sacred caves and shadowy passages into a world of darkness shaped by nature, carved by man and steeped in myth; seeing if the underground realms are mere remnants of the past or they guard secrets.

From the eerie reports of spontaneous human combustion and the hunt for the Highgate Vampire, to the unsettling boogeymen known as the Men in Black appearing after UFO sightings, could these legends be more than just stories?

People go missing every day, but throughout history, there have been strange and eerie disappearances that continue to capture the world's attention.

The idea that a handful of shadowy organizations control world events has been around for centuries. Today, the Mafia, Skull & Bones, and the Freemasons are just a few of the mysterious groups said to meet behind closed doors, keeping dangerous secrets. What are the codes and rituals that define their beliefs? And is it possible that secret societies not only shaped the events that defined the 20

There's nothing more fascinating than a code that can't be cracked. For centuries, mankind has devised ingenious ways to hide valuable information--using everything from enigmatic puzzles, to complex ciphers and secret symbols. If history's unbreakable codes can be deciphered...could we unlock answers to some of the greatest mysteries of both the past and present?

During The Golden Age of Piracy, thousands of buccaneers terrorized the high seas and became legends; their exploits spawned stories of larger-than-life characters, billion dollar heists, and buried treasure that to this day, has never been found.

People go missing every day, but throughout history, there have been strange and eerie disappearances that continue to capture the world's attention.

The idea that a handful of shadowy organizations control world events has been around for centuries. Today, the Mafia, Skull & Bones, and the Freemasons are just a few of the mysterious groups said to meet behind closed doors, keeping dangerous secrets. What are the codes and rituals that define their beliefs? And is it possible that secret societies not only shaped the events that defined the 20

There's nothing more fascinating than a code that can't be cracked. For centuries, mankind has devised ingenious ways to hide valuable information--using everything from enigmatic puzzles, to complex ciphers and secret symbols. If history's unbreakable codes can be deciphered...could we unlock answers to some of the greatest mysteries of both the past and present?

During The Golden Age of Piracy, thousands of buccaneers terrorized the high seas and became legends; their exploits spawned stories of larger-than-life characters, billion dollar heists, and buried treasure that to this day, has never been found.

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

Traveling some of the world's most dangerous roads, including Bolivia's "Death Road," California's fog-shrouded Highway 99, the road to Baghdad's airport and Colorado's Million Dollar Highway; highway safety; off-road drivers.

Frustrated by the limitations of personal transportation, rival engineers Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler set out to liberate humanity from their dependence on the horse by harnessing the power of the internal combustion engine.

As the car becomes more than a curiosity, early car makers gain traction with their inventions. The outbreak of World War One catapults the industry into a new era of competition, paving the way for a new generation of engineers.

As the roaring twenties bring cars to the masses in America, Europe lags far behind, and Japan struggles to modernize. The car could be the answer to the problems of both nations - until World War II changes everything.

As America enters a golden age of car design, German and Japanese car makers struggle to recover from the devastation of World War II.

It's all rock 'n' roll as the guys tackle the painstaking preservation of Aerosmith's original tour van; star-struck Frank picks one of his teen idols.

It's tattoo mania in New York as Mike and Danielle pick through an artist's high-end collection of flash art; in Ohio, Frank and Robbie bumble through four stories of junk in search of hidden treasures.

In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.

From a storied boatyard in the Bronx to an untouched 1970s mancave in Oregon, the guys tackle two mind-blowing bicoastal picks.

Frank jumps for joy as he and Mike pick a recently closed toy museum ready to sell their collection of treasures.

Mike and Danielle geek out over a collection of oddball antiques in Ohio; a joyride in his new vintage Impala leaves Robbie stranded.

Mike and Jersey John fall hard for a grand South Carolina home; Danielle scores a few racy relics in Mississippi.

Mike and Jersey Jon hone in on some big-money picks in North Carolina; Danielle and Robbie meet a bluegrass fiddler who has a big Nashville collection.

The Wolfe brothers drop in on a historic San Francisco hotel that's home to an awesome collection of classic cars and uncover a hidden stash of spooky carnival relics.

In Louisiana, a seasoned collector and his grandson open the doors to a pool hall-turned-catch-all where Mike uncovers an ultra-rare pinball machine; in Mississippi, Robbie and Jersey scour an epic property with tons of outbuildings.

Mike and Jersey visit a flea market junkie in Louisiana; Robbie and Danielle scour a jam-packed Arizona property where nearly everything is for sale.

Mike uncovers a mind-blowing collection of vintage baseball cards in Kansas; Robbie and Jersey try to broker a deal in Tommy's "black hole of stuff.".

The Wolfe brothers drop in on a historic San Francisco hotel that's home to an awesome collection of classic cars and uncover a hidden stash of spooky carnival relics.