What Did the Rebel Yell Sound Like?

Contrary to popular opinion, the chances of survival in gladiatorial games were higher than originally thought. In fact, only 1 in 9 fights ended in death.

Gladiators Didn't Die As Often As You Think (1:22)

When France sent ambassador Jean-Marie Bayol to Dahomey to secure a deal for the kingdom's rich natural resources, he was greeted by an elite force of all-women warriors known as the Agooji. Their ferocity set the tone for negotiations.

This African Warrior Ceremony Was Highly Intimidating (3:17)

In 2nd century AD, Celtic warrior Ardala is taken to Rome and tossed in a dark dungeon while her captors decide what to do with her. Little does she know that she'll have to fight if she wants to survive.

This Female Gladiator Captive Had to Fight for Her Life (2:39)

Scythian women adorned themselves with tattoos portraying the animals they hunted. It was believed that these tattoos offered magical protection, and also used to commemorate acts of bravery.

The Significance Behind Ancient Scythian Tattoos (1:38)

In 1964, the rift between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammed, founder of the Nation of Islam, would reach a tense peak. In a fiery interview, X revealed a scandalous secret about his one-time ally.

Malcolm X's Explosive Comments About Elijah Muhammed (1:43)

On December 28, 2014, 43 minutes into its flight, AirAsia Flight 8501 vanished from radar. With 162 people on board, it would go down as one of the deadliest plane crashes that year.

AirAsia Flight 8501 Plummets into Java Sea Mid-Flight (2:56)

National Airlines Flight 102 took off from an airfield in northeastern Afghanistan on April 29, 2013. Minutes later, it would stall in midair before crashing to the ground.

Photographer Witnesses Final Moments Before Plane Crash (3:19)

As technology changed, cameras got smaller and color film got simpler, it became possible for soldiers to document the war raging around them.

This Veteran’s Suggestion Made Filming WWII Easier (2:11)

Near the turn of the 20th century, Alaska lured thousands of eager prospectors in search of precious minerals to its bountiful mountains. What many found was far more treacherous.

How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be Hoax (3:33)