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Sports

Muhammad Ali: Journey of "The Greatest"

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Follow the travels of the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. As a heavyweight boxing champ and humanitarian, he's been all around the world, including Scotland, Egypt and the Philippines.

Waddesdon Manor
Arts and Culture

Downton Abbey's Must-See Locations

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High drama meets sumptuous settings: From spectacular Highclere Castle to the rolling hills of Yorkshire, discover the hit British period drama's must-see locations.

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Mysteries at the Museum

Mysteries: Buried Alive Pictures

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Don Wildman tells the story of a young woman who met a terrifying demise, and examines artifacts from a massive bridge collapse, as well as a staged train crash.

Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Arts and Culture

Creepy Crypts and Catacombs Worldwide

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A chandelier made of bones, skulls on altars, hanging skeletons -- enter the creepy world of crypts and catacombs for a look into burial practices of the past. Warning: Images not for the squeamish.

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History

The Misadventures of Christopher Columbus

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Four voyages can lead to plenty of misadventure. Discover the places where Christopher Columbus met with high drama (and just a few setbacks) during his discovery of the New World, from 1492 to 1504.

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History

Summer Olympics Through the Years

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Did you know that tug-of-war was an Olympic sport back at the 1900 Games in Paris? See this and more in a look back at the last 116 years of summer Olympics around the world!

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Mysteries at the Museum

Monumental Mysteries Special

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Don Wildman investigates a statue that has earned a grisly reputation, a tribute to a revered leader that some say is a symbol of evil and famous carvings that are rumored to hide a secret vault.

Mayapan Ruins
Arts and Culture

Tour Sacred Mayan Ruins

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Take a step back in time and explore ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. Visit Mayapan, Chichen Itza, Xunantunich, Xel-Ha, Muyil, Tikal, Ek Balam and more.

Kansas Museum of History
Mysteries at the Museum

Mysteries: Red Ghost and Easter Island Pictures

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Don Wildman inspects the uniform worn by a highly unorthodox doctor, an antique bell linked to a monstrous creature and a monolith that may hold the key to the downfall of an ancient civilization.

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United States

50 States, 50 Landmarks

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From coast to coast, the United States of America brims with diversity. Check out our picks for the top landmark from each of the 50 states, in order of statehood.