Ireland's Alcatraz: The Mega Prison Known As "Hell On Earth" | Building Ireland

In 1817, prosecutor Antoine Bernardin Fualdès was found dead, floating in the Aveyron river, Rodez, France. The incident sparked widespread rumors and allegations of political conspiracy during the tense Bonapartist and Royalist conflict of the time. The trial became one of the first media-driven events in Europe, attracting attention from famous writers like Victor Hugo. Public fascination grew with sensational accusations, such as a butcher's knife being used to kill the prosecutor. Despite multiple trials and convictions, retractions by witnesses cast doubt on the verdicts. Many believed the trials were manipulated for political reasons, leaving the true motive and perpetrator of the crime a mystery.

Join Danny Dyer as he tracks down Liverpool gangster Steven French, a reformed criminal known for robbing drug dealers and now promoting an anti-gun campaign. Dive into French's notorious past, his near-death experiences, and his current mission to combat gang violence through the Andrew John Memorial Skill Center. Actor Danny Dyers sits down with some serious hard men, including gangsters, former terrorists, and elite forces specialists, as he discovers how they reconcile their past exploits with their reformed present. 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!

Dive into the gripping history of Britain’s most infamous gangs, from Liverpool’s 19th-century street thugs to the international drug empire of Curtis Warren. Learn how gang warfare, smuggling, and organized crime evolved over decades, with shocking crimes and high-profile arrests shaping the underworlds of Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham. 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!

This documentary investigates the story behind HM Prison Holloway, from its beginnings 165 years ago. It recounts the criminal history of its most infamous and prolific female inmates.

In the Georgian period, a worrying trend emerged. Evolving from medieval practices like trial by combat, men would settle their disagreements by dueling to the death. Often these disagreements were relatively low stakes, but were still settled with swords or pistols.

Travel to Argentina to uncover the massive Giganotosaurus, a potential rival to the T-Rex in size and ferocity. Meet the Linder family, who unearthed Bambi, a baby raptor, providing new insights into dinosaur family life and care. Join paleontologists as they unravel the social behaviors of allosaurs at Kom Bluff, Wyoming. Witness how modern reconstructions and techniques are challenging long-held misconceptions about these prehistoric predators. Explore how innovations like baking soda blasting and cutting-edge technology are revolutionizing our understanding of these magnificent creatures. Dive into an enthralling exploration of the ancient world, where killer dinosaurs ruled the land.