In this Peter Jennings special, we see a expose of the most popular illicit drug, next to Cannabis, MDMA, or Ecstasy. Peter interviews the proponents as well as the opponents of this mind altering drug. We also see how the DEA responded to the new epidemic and how a new culture has been developed around … Read more
Egypt never produced such beauty. Her name, Nefertiti, means “The Perfect One”. An Egyptian queen, Nefertiti was most famous for her beauty, and for her bust, which is now in Berlin’s Neues Museum. Nefertiti and her husband were responsible for a whole new religion in Egypt, reigning in what was arguably the wealthiest period in … Read more
Persepolis is the jewel in Iran’s archeological crown. It is a monumental complex dating back to the sixth century BC. It was designed to impress with its vast raised terrace, grand staircases, and marble palaces. Persepolis was sacked several times by different visitors, starting with Alexander the Great. Persepolis was the capital of the Persian … Read more
We have always been captivated by how our world was created. Science believes in the Big Bang Theory. Religion has another theory for how the world was created. But no matter which theory you believe, it is just astonishing to see how far does human history go. Some of the lost cities of our civilization … Read more
The Battle of Berlin, or strategically called Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation was the last major offensive of the European theatre of World War II. Conducted by the Soviet Union, the Battle of Berlin resulted in the final fall of Nazi Germany. Many people know it as the Fall of Berlin. What if Germany won the … Read more
Most people think of Egypt when they talk about mummies, but many are surprised that what is seen as the best preserved mummy in the world came from China! Han aristocrat named Lady Dai is known as the ‘Diva Mummy’, and 2000 years after her death is still leading scientists into new discoveries about ancient … Read more
William Shakespeare is one of the most legendary and famous writers in the history of literature. Almost everyone are familiar with his work like Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, Midsummer Night’s Dream and so on. But what about Shakespeare the person? Who was he? The legendary wordsmith remains one of the most popular … Read more
The London Bridge is the symbol of London. Recognizable to visitors from all over the world, the London Bridge has existed in one form or another for nearly 2,000 years by now. It is the site of the oldest crossing of the River Thames on record. But it is not the only bridge in London. … Read more
When people talk about successful Roman emperors, the name of Vespasian rarely comes to mind. But he definitely deserves a spot among the greatest. He founded the Flavian dynasty. While the reign of the dynasty was short lived, between 69 AD and 96 AD, the dynasty helped restore stability to an empire on its knees. … Read more
You cannot enter the Whitney plantation museum and leave the same man. That is how the plantation museum, called “America’s Auschwitz” is unlocking the grim story of the greatest shame America has had to endure over the years, the history of slavery and the tale that has been told over and over. The Whitney plantation … Read more