Why Are Israel and Palestine Still at War?

From Rome’s founding fratricide to Valkyries on the battlefield, war’s oldest stories still shape us. But what are these myths really saying about who we are? We trace the blood-and-belief behind legendary conflicts: Romulus and Remus turning brotherhood into statecraft, Viking raids from Lindisfarne and the fear that followed, the eerie Valkyries choosing the fallen, and the Iliad’s quietest heartbreak with Hector and Andromache. Then we confront propaganda and power with Vlad the Impaler’s grisly legend and why it refused to die. Along the way, Ireland’s Book of Invasions and the Norse sagas reveal how cultures justify violence, sanctify sacrifice, and soften grief. Some tales glorify. Others grieve. All of them teach. Watch to discover how myths turn chaos into meaning, why certain stories survived while others were rewritten, and what these legends expose about courage, cruelty, and the price paid for glory. Stay to the end for the twist that flips cause and effect in Rome’s origin story.

From Britain's first jet fighter and the revolutionary Harrier to the AK-47, Jeep and terrifying V2 rocket, this episode charts the relentless pursuit of speed and agility in modern warfare. As weapons become faster and more mobile, the story ultimately leads to the Cold War's most chilling development — nuclear missiles capable of striking almost instantly.

Why do military coups happen—and how do they succeed? This documentary explores three of history's most influential coups, from Muammar Gaddafi's surprise seizure of power in Libya and Augusto Pinochet's CIA-backed takeover in Chile to Thailand's recurring military interventions. Discover the political crises, foreign interference and military strategies that toppled governments and reshaped nations.

From camouflage and covert reconnaissance to stealth bombers and radar-defying aircraft, this episode explores the technology that transformed modern warfare. Discover how militaries learned to hide from the enemy—and the cutting-edge systems developed to detect them.

From the Sandinista Revolution to the Iran-Contra scandal, this documentary explores how the Cold War turned Nicaragua and El Salvador into battlegrounds. Discover how the United States, the Soviet Union and Cuba fought a covert war through proxy armies, secret operations and political intrigue—leaving a legacy of violence that still shapes Central America today.

Modern warfare has been transformed by advances in communications, surveillance and stealth. This episode explores the evolution of covert technology—from the humble ghillie suit to the radar-evading B-2 Spirit—and the cutting-edge systems designed to detect even the most elusive targets.