In Their Own Words
Explore the lives and impact of the most transformative figures in modern history.
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Addressing An Epidemic of Abuse
See Pope Francis' response to the Church's cover up of priests who abused children.
See Pope Francis' response to the Church's cover up of priests who abused children.
Introduction
Watch the highlights of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s life and career.
Watch the highlights of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s life and career.
The Queen & Her Commonwealth of Nations
In the first years of her reign, Queen Elizabeth cultivates the Commonwealth of Nations.
In the first years of her reign, Queen Elizabeth cultivates the Commonwealth of Nations.
Coming of Age During WWII
See how Princess Elizabeth came of age during WWII while London underwent bombardment.
See how Princess Elizabeth came of age during WWII while London underwent bombardment.
The Making of Cassius Clay
See Clay’s career begin with his first victories and the rise of his bold public persona.
See Clay’s career begin with his first victories and the rise of his bold public persona.
The King Is Dead — Long Live the Queen!
Upon the death of her father, King George VI, 25-year old Elizabeth II takes the throne.
Upon the death of her father, King George VI, 25-year old Elizabeth II takes the throne.
Introduction
Follow the highlights of Queen Elizabeth II's long life and reign.
Follow the highlights of Queen Elizabeth II's long life and reign.
Polarizing Social and Religious Views
Explore Muhammad Ali's polarizing views on religion and racial integration in 1965.
Explore Muhammad Ali's polarizing views on religion and racial integration in 1965.
Shocking and Sudden Death
Those closest to Jim Henson recount the events leading up to his shocking, sudden death.
Those closest to Jim Henson recount the events leading up to his shocking, sudden death.
The Legendary Boxing Comeback Begins
After a 3-year exile for refusing the draft, Muhammad Ali’s epic boxing comeback begins.
After a 3-year exile for refusing the draft, Muhammad Ali’s epic boxing comeback begins.
Childhood & TV Dreams
Examine Jim Henson's childhood in rural Mississippi and the birth of his TV dreams.
Examine Jim Henson's childhood in rural Mississippi and the birth of his TV dreams.
The Beginning of the End
See how the Iranian Hostage Crisis damaged Carter’s administration.
See how the Iranian Hostage Crisis damaged Carter’s administration.
Childhood in the South
Jimmy comes of age in the U.S. South during an era inflicted by segregation.
Jimmy comes of age in the U.S. South during an era inflicted by segregation.
Faith in Redemption
As Georgia's governor, Carter shocks supporters with progressive policies.
As Georgia's governor, Carter shocks supporters with progressive policies.
Road to Redemption
Chuck Berry and Keith Richards partner up for the documentary "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll."
Chuck Berry and Keith Richards partner up for the documentary "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll."
Chuck Berry and Johnnie Johnson
See how Chuck Berry first started out playing gigs with legendary pianist Johnnie Johnson.
See how Chuck Berry first started out playing gigs with legendary pianist Johnnie Johnson.
Economic Exploitation in the Industry
Chuck Berry takes on the music industry's economic exploitation of Black artists.
Chuck Berry takes on the music industry's economic exploitation of Black artists.
Call to Faith
During confession, a young Jorge Bergoglio realizes his call to religious service.
During confession, a young Jorge Bergoglio realizes his call to religious service.
A Fairytale Wedding: Diana and Charles
The engagement of Prince Charles and the relatively unknown Lady Diana shocks the world.
The engagement of Prince Charles and the relatively unknown Lady Diana shocks the world.
The Release of Princess Diana's Book
Diana's battle with her eating disorder is made public; Charles and Diana divorce.
Diana's battle with her eating disorder is made public; Charles and Diana divorce.
Tragedy in Paris
The news of Princess Diana's tragic death leaves the whole world in mourning.
The news of Princess Diana's tragic death leaves the whole world in mourning.
Growing Tensions in the Marriage
Princess Diana finds her stride on the Australian tour, much to Prince Charles' dismay.
Princess Diana finds her stride on the Australian tour, much to Prince Charles' dismay.
Bringing Attention to AIDS
Princess Diana uses her platform to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic.
Princess Diana uses her platform to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic.