7,000 Lives Lost: The Tragic Sinking of the SS Cap Arcona

From September 1941 to January 1944 Leningrad had been under siege from the German army. For four years they were defiant, and this defiance was about to pay off. In this episode of Battles Won & Lost we see how Soviet forces relieved Leningrad after all this time and understand what it was like for those living under this bombardment. Described as "A city of heroes defiant of death, ready to die on their feet because they don't want to live on their knees" Leningrad was a place where the "supply of courage was never low." Also in this episode we explore the famous Guadalcanal Campaign, and examine the reasons for the Allied loss in the Battle of Crete. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

During the Vietnam War, a US Navy SEAL platoon operating in the Mekong Delta relied heavily on a courageous local interpreter named Minh. He fought alongside them and saved American lives. But when Saigon fell in 1975, the SEALs were forced to leave their trusted brother behind to face brutal communist re-education camps alone. Decades later, these veterans embarked on an emotional mission to find him. This is the tragic, untold story of brotherhood, guilt, and the US veterans who refused to forget their guide. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

The tale of the lost Dutchman's gold is one of the most famous tales from the Wild West. A German immigrant found a huge cache of gold in a mine that only he had ever stumbled upon before. He took the secret to his grave, leaving centuries of would-be treasure hunters to search the desert wilderness of Arizona for it.

What does it take to survive in one of the coldest, most unforgiving places on Earth? Follow my journey as I attempt a 35-day expedition to the North Pole. From grueling physical challenges to unexpected dangers, this documentary captures the highs and lows of polar exploration and the pressing issue of climate change threatening the Arctic's future. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Russian archaeologist Ignatius Stelletskii dedicated his efforts to uncovering the library of Ivan the Terrible, a 16th-century ruler. According to legend, this library is said to house hundreds of books and manuscripts salvaged during the fall of Constantinople. In 1914, prospector Freddie Crystal arrived in Kanab, Utah, with an astonishing tale. He claimed to have discovered a map in Mexico that pointed to the hidden treasure of Aztec ruler Montezuma. However, could the area be under a curse? Forensic expert Philippe Charlier investigates the remains discovered in a Paris pharmacy in 1867, which the Church recognizes as the relics of Saint Joan of Arc. Can any evidence confirm their authenticity? Archaeologists have long sought to determine the location of the Labyrinth, the legendary maze believed to have contained the Minotaur. English archaeologist Arthur Evans, during his excavation of Knossos, became convinced that it was situated on the island of Crete.

During WW2, France was occupied by Nazi Germany for more than 4 years. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on