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Rock'n'roll royalty Elvis Presley had a group of friends he entrusted with his life. Explore Elvis's life through the eyes of the Memphis Mafia.

Elvis & The Memphis Mafia

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Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone, the most infamous gangster of all time, was cut across the cheek when he was young, earning him the moniker "Scarface."

Scarface: The Al Capone Story

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John Nettles reflects on William Shakespeare's life and lasting legacy on the 400th anniversary of his death.

Shakespeare: The Legacy

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Diana was a shy girl everyone could relate to. The difference? She became Princess of Wales. Her legacy still echoes through Britain's royal family.

Princess Diana: Unexpected Icon

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Daniel Day-Lewis is a visceral and uncompromising actor. In just 20 films, he never stopped pushing the envelope in his performances.

Daniel Day-Lewis: The Hollywood Genius

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She was a star whose rise was perfectly staged by the men who controlled her. But now we can understand how Norma Jeane Baker became Marilyn Monroe.

Becoming Marilyn

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Take look at the woman who became Princess of Wales - Diana Spencer - including a look at her childhood, the Spencer family, and her personal life.

Diana: Who Do You Think She Was?

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Socialite, fashion designer, spy, and rebellious old lady, Coco Chanel reinvented herself throughout her existence, making her own legend. 

The Wars of Coco Chanel

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Behind the squeaky-clean image of Hollywood icon Julie Andrews hides a tortuous career, with both glory and tough times. This explains her longevity.

Julie Andrews Forever

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John F. Kennedy's life is often reduced to his assassination, but there's much more to him and his presidency.

JFK: The Making of a President

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This film celebrates the life and achievements of Prince Philip, emphasizing the role his military experiences played in his royal career.

The Real Prince Philip

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Benito Mussolini created the Italian Fascists. But were the people really behind him? Take a look back at one of the world's most notorious dictators.

Mussolini: The First Fascist

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World-famous magician and escape artist James "The Amazing" Randi dedicates his life to exposing fake psychics and others who claim paranormal powers.

An Honest Liar: James 'The Amazing' Randi

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Jackie Chan, the multitalented performer, is a true icon of Chinese culture and helped reconcile the gap between Eastern and Western cinema.

Jackie Chan: Building an Icon

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Toni Morrison has left a lasting impact on U.S. racial justice through her novels and the literary and cultural revolution she initiated.

Toni Morrison: Black Matters

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This fascinating animated biopic about the legendary French Emperor Napoleon addresses his mission to survive war and assassination, and defy death.

Napoleon: Rise and Fall

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Joan of Arc was an extraordinary female warrior born in an age that believed women couldn’t fight, let alone lead an army. But Joan was led by faith.

Joan of Arc: God's Warrior

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Giuseppe Garibaldi was an architect of Italian unity and a popular ladies' man.  This film investigates the man of many legends and contradictions.

Garibaldi

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Hitler’s Secret Sex Life reveals a leader wracked by health issues, insecurities, incest, sexual hang-ups, fetishes, drug addiction, and even more.

Hitler's Secret Sex Life

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The Manhattan Project was an enormous undertaking that required the efforts of many. For me, it was personal: They assigned my uncle to the job.

Uncle Jack: Manhattan Project and Beyond

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What if Robert F. Kennedy, brother of JFK, had not himself been assassinated while campaigning for the presidency in 1968? Imagine an RFK presidency.

RFK: America's Lost President

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Alvin York, a local farmer, and Joseph Oklahombi, a Native American from the Choctaw tribe, both fought in WWI and became symbols of courage.

The Odd Destiny of Sergeant York

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Reexamine the lives of prominent women throughout history and the influence their sisters had on their accomplishments.

A Tale of Two Sisters

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Paul Gauguin is one of the world’s most popular and controversial artists. He also led a shocking life, then and now. This is his story.

Gauguin: A Dangerous Life

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A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved painter's journey from humble beginnings to a pop-culture icon who inspired millions around the world.

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

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Frank Lloyd Wright is America’s greatest-ever architect. Leading architect Jonathan Adams travels across America to explore Wright’s masterpieces.

Frank Lloyd Wright: The Man Who Built America

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The personal life of actor Leonard Nimoy, his childhood in Boston, his early career in Hollywood, and his breakout role as Spock in Star Trek.

Remembering Leonard Nimoy

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Come aboard the Calypso one last time and discover the influential life of marine biologist and environmental pioneer Jacques Cousteau.

Jacques Cousteau's Legacy

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The genius of Ettore Majorana is timelessly fascinating. This investigative memoir looks at his legacy and the history of nuclear sciences.

Ettore Majorana: A Quantum Enigma

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The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo was a key figure in Tiananmen Square. Today he is an inspiration for young Hong Kong protesters.

The Man Who Defied Beijing

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Orphaned and abused as a child, Tzar Ivan became a volatile ruler. He committed his first murder at 13 and was feared for his random acts of violence.

Ivan the Terrible

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How, from a young age, did Mozart compose and perform some of the most complex and marvelous musical pieces in history.

In Search of Mozart

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For decades Eva Braun was seen as Hitler's dumb blonde. Historians now recognize that her influence was profound.

Eva Braun: Hitler's Wife

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Explore the complex life of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, including his education, family life, and marriage, as well as alleged assassination attempts.

Fidel Castro: An Unauthorized Biography

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The Proclamation of the Irish Republic of 1916 kicked off the Easter Rising rebellion. Who were the incredible women who spurred these events?

Seven Women: The Irish Suffragettes

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With 100 million records sold, 16 Grammy Awards, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Sting is a unique paradox: We know so little about him.

Sting: A Free Man

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How did St. Nicholas become Santa Claus? This film sorts myths from facts about this much-loved character.

In Search of Santa Claus

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Luciano Pavarotti died in 2007. This film pays tribute to the wildly popular opera singer who proved that classical music was not owned by the elite.

Pavarotti: Birth of a Pop Star

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Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired millions with stirring visions of a post-WWII world. Now witness this intimate biography of a great American president.

The Wheelchair President

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There is only one set of identical twin autistic savant sisters known to exist. Over 50 years, Flo and Kay have memorized the world around them.

Rainman Twins

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General, dictator, politician. In life, he shaped the Roman world we know today. Now let's go on a mission to reveal the real Julius Caesar.

Julius Caesar with Mary Beard

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Charlie Chaplin's iconic characters from the era of silent movies sum up what was most moving and inventive in the emerging cinematic arts.

Birth of the Tramp: Creative Genius of Charlie Chaplin

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In this fresh look at the career and presidency of Richard Nixon, an argument is made that he was a successful statesman despite intrigue and rivalry.

Nixon in the Den

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Casanova lived a life of adventure, comedy, and drama. He raised questions about human relationships that are relevant today.

The Real Casanova

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Does anyone take Rubens seriously? His grandiose canvases, stuffed with mounds of female flesh, have little appeal for the modern gym-subscriber.

Rubens: An Extra Large Story

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This is the story of Farah Pahlavi, the only empress in Persian history. Learn more about Iran's history and culture, along with the empress' life.

Farah Diba Pahlavi: The Last Empress

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From policing in the murder capital of the U.S. to searching for bodies in an inferno, these are jobs that most of us couldn't even attempt.

Risk Takers

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This award-winning film explores the ruthless tactics employed by the 15th century English monarch Henry VII to hold onto the Royal Throne of England.

Henry VII: The Winter King

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Cary Grant has been described as the greatest screen actor of all time. Now, for the first time, he tells his own story.

Becoming Cary Grant

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Across the centuries, the tales of King Arthur have gripped the popular imagination. This documentary celebrates the power of the great myth.

King Arthur: The Legend

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Meet the world's wealthiest, most successful individuals. Find out about their lives, their lifestyles, their dreams. How did they achieve success?