Unlocking the Spear of Destiny's True Power

The Son of Sam serial killer appeared to target young New York women with brown hair. In 1977, one reporter took to the streets to ask them about the steps they’d taken to protect themselves.

How NYC Women Stayed Safe from the Son of Sam Killer (1:45)

In 1987, two adventurers from New Zealand made a daring--and illegal--televised bungee jump off the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Host Phil Keoghan meets one of those men, who shows us how the extreme sport went global.

The Daring Stunt That Put Bungee Jumping on the Map (2:52)

Ksiaz Castle in southern Poland sits atop a remarkable complex of underground tunnels built by the Nazis in 1944. Some experts believe these tunnels hold a still undiscovered secret... but what?

Did Nazis Hide Loot Beneath This Giant Polish Castle? (3:20)

Acclaimed director Peter Jackson has a fantastic collection of 70 WWI planes. But host Phil Keoghan isn't just interested in seeing them--he wants to fly one. And you can, too.

Here's How You Can Fly One of Peter Jackson's WWI Planes (2:50)

The tip that led to the arrest of the Son of Sam killer came in unusual circumstances: a Brooklyn woman saw him near his car, which was parked illegally. Moments later, shots rang out from a nearby street.

This Minor Parking Violation Revealed the Son of Sam Killer (2:16)

When first lady Eleanor Roosevelt first visited the mining town of Scotts Run, she was stunned by the poverty she encountered. She resolved to deliver the refurbishment they desperately needed, by hand.

Eleanor Roosevelt's Surprising Connection to a Dire Town (2:27)

Seventy million people tuned in to watch America's first televised presidential debate in 1960. They were met with a well-prepared, well-dressed JFK who outshone his opponent, Richard Nixon.

How JFK's Clever TV Strategies Helped Him Win the Election (2:42)

Following victory for the South in the battle of Bull Run, President Lincoln reached an inescapable conclusion. Without an effective railway network to transport troops quickly, the North couldn't win.

The Moment Lincoln Realized the Military Power of Railroads (1:58)

In 1995, Hillary Clinton was scheduled to deliver a speech at the United Nation's Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Her speechwriter talks about how the iconic speech came to be.

Why Hillary Clinton Delivered Her Risky 1995 Beijing Speech (3:17)