Outlaws and Lawmen - Frank and Jesse James. Bonnie and Clyde. Wyatt Earp. Bat Masterson. John Dillinger. These men and women entered the United States' history over the period of three quarters of a century, between the end of the Civil War and the eve of World War II. From Missouri to California, from Texas to Montana, America's immortal lawbreakers and law enforcers rose from obscurity into myth within the space of a human lifetime. This stories told in this series are tales of conflict that pit those who lived outside the law against those who strived to uphold it.
Custer's Last Stand - On June 25, George Armstrong Custer, the young Civil War hero stumbled upon one of the largest Indian camps the Plains had ever seen. Brimming with confidence and afraid the Indians would escape, he split his troops into three columns to encircle them. Instead, it was Custer who was encircled, trapped on a desolate ridge over looking the Little Big Horn River surrounded by swarms of well-armed Indians. All 210 of Custer's men were wiped out before reinforcements arrived. And yet, despite the lack of information, an enduring legend has emerged: the brave Custer, making a valiant last stand, guns blazing, until the bitter end. But today, archaeology is challenging one of America's greatest myths of the west in Custer's Last Stand.
The Alamo - Famous historical events are explored through detailed examination of archeological sites, forensic evidence, photographs, artifacts, and selected interviews from eyewitnesses and experts The diary of a Mexican officer who fought at the Alamo has spurred controversy and outrage regarding Davy Crockett and the Texas revolutionaries. Uncover these startling revelations challenge the traditional history and heroism of these Alamo defenders in The Alamo.
Last Man Standing - This episode puts two legendary battles waged on American soil under the microscope. We all Remember the Alamo but mis-remember many of the real facts. Discover how we know that Davy Crockett didnt die swinging his fabled rifle Old Betsy. Its also commonly believed that General George Armstrong Custer disobeyed orders by attacking the Indians that massacred him - but the facts tell a more complex story.
Sioux: The Warriors of the Plains - Warriors of the old world ranged from soldiers, mercenaries and assassins to zealots, commoners and scholars. They fought battles for emperors, kings, queens, fanatics and generals. Some murdered for greed, honor and fame. Others killed for religion, vengence or just pure enjoyment. Known as the mightiest warriors of the Native Americans, the Sioux were trained from boyhood to be brave fighters and become skilled with a bow and arrow.