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HISTORY is taking viewers inside a covert operation in the new fact-based drama series, GANGLAND UNDERCOVER, which chronicles meth dealer turned ATF infiltrator Charles Falco's mission inside one of America's most notoriously violent outlaw motorcycle gangs.

In 1771, a group of colonists protest thirteen years of increasing British oppression, by attacking merchant ships in Boston Harbor. In retaliation, the British close the port, and inflict even harsher penalties.

Forged in Fire: Knife or Death features fearless competitors as they race against the clock putting their blades and blade-wielding skills through a grueling gauntlet of challenges such as slicing through flying watermelons, hacking through massive ice blocks and severing various types of ropes, tubes, metals and item-filled crates.

Step into the world of the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle club and discover their history, secrets and inner workings. Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels takes you on a thrilling ride through the criminal underworld. With unprecedented access to members and never-before-seen footage, this series exposes the truth behind one of the most feared and misunderstood organizations in history.

Narrated by Mo Brings Plenty (Yellowstone) and starring Kul Wičaša Lakota actor Michael Spears, the four-hour documentary series charts the heroic life and legacy of the renowned leader of the Lakota people from his origins as a tribal warrior, to his involvement in defending native lands, to his leadership in guiding the Lakota people through a tumultuous time in American history.

The Superstition Mountains are an enigmatic land with a cursed history. Stretching across 160,000 acres of unforgiving Arizona desert may reside a $200 million fortune - lost gold that is the epicenter of a 500-year-old mystery. Thousands have tried and failed to decode the series of cryptic clues said to lead to the fortune, leaving a trail of bodies and blood for anyone who has gotten too close to the truth. Now, new evidence dares five brave treasure hunters to defy the curse and tackle the deadly terrain to unearth the secrets of the Lost Dutchman's gold.

Watergate is about the Watergate scandal, which began in June 1972 when five men were arrested for breaking into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. The subsequent investigation revealed a cover up initiated by high-ranking White House officials that eventually forced the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.

Lost treasure is the foundation of legends and lore, and the greatest lost treasure of all belonged to the Knights Templar. Now, from the medieval fortified cities of Europe to the holy lands of the Middle East and from a secret pirate island in the Indian ocean to America's first great cities, renowned underwater explorer Barry Clifford and historian Scott Wolter are unearthing new evidence in an attempt to find hidden links between two of history's most legendary sects, separated by 500 years: the medieval Knights Templar and 17th century pirates. What they learn may very well alter the course of history and lead them to treasure that's been buried for centuries.

This documentary series explores situations in which technology doesn't work correctly, such as building collapses and airplane crashes, resulting in spectacular (and often tragic) failures.

Experience the intensity of modern warfare through the eyes of U.S. Special Operations Forces. The Warfighters brings first-person accounts of missions in the War on Terror. Hear gripping stories of bravery and sacrifice from those who have served on the front lines. This series offers a unique perspective on the realities of modern combat.

If you believe giants once roamed the earth, you are not alone. Jim and Bill Vieira are right there with you. They may even be a few steps ahead as they search far and wide for physical evidence of the long-limbed creatures they know to be more than simple legend. Be it hidden or merely lost, they are determined to expose the proof that those folk stories of giants told in so many cultures around the world are true.

History Channel's Pawn Stars is letting its viewers compete with its pawn-shop stars in trivia games for their prized possessions.

Top Gear co-host and automotive aficionado, Rutledge Wood and his friend and fellow car fanatic, George Flanigen, are on a mission: to rescue America's greatest rides from barns and backyards across the South. Together Rutledge and George will comb the garages of America to rescue the under-appreciated examples of automotive styling that time forgot, fix them up and get them back on the road. Their journey will take them off the beaten track, where they will get lost in local traditions, meet eccentric characters, and discover the heart of American car culture. Two friends on the ultimate road trip saving America's greatest, weirdest and coolest cars.

The show pits five teams of two in a grueling off-road challenge across Alaska. Journeying from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, this is an intense expedition and an adventure of epic proportions. From the muddy terrain to the unpredictable wilderness, these teams will travel across eight of the most dangerous and rugged trails in the world. The trails will be divided into two legs and the team with the lowest aggregated time from all the trails will be named the winner. As they race against time-and each other-the perils of their journey will not only test their trusty vehicles, but the teams themselves. Which team will be the victor of this quest to find out who can navigate the extreme wilderness of Alaska?

Real monsters are behind our greatest legends. Possible origins and histories of legendary monsters and their continued existence.

The Woodsmen gives viewers a look into a world they've never seen before. Hidden in the thick forests of the Pacific Northwest, a group of men have sought out the ultimate freedom-a life in the treetops far removed from the trappings of modernity. They live in primitive structures built with their own bare hands. For these men, living in the trees is the American dream. It's life on their terms, free from the encumbrances of the city and traditional 9-5 work. They each have their own reasons for dedicating themselves to the trees, but this life doesn't come easy.

Discover the most intriguing UFO sightings in history with the History Channel's documentary series. From the 1940s to the present, explore the mysteries of the unknown. Uncover the truth behind the most compelling cases of extraterrestrial encounters. Witness firsthand accounts and expert analysis in this fascinating investigation.

Travel back in time to explore the discoveries of the past that shape our present. From seemingly silly to game-changing, learn how ancient technologies impact our daily lives. Witness the genius of our ancestors in this fascinating series that showcases the evolution of human innovation. Discover how the past influences our future.

The show follows three Alaskan power companies as they compete in the dog-eat-dog world of line building and maintenance in the most unforgiving conditions on earth. The main focus of the series is the dangerous work these daring linemen tackle, day in day out, miles from safety in sub zero temperatures. We'll follow them on the biggest jobs that Alaska has to offer, in the dead of winter, when freezing temperatures, avalanches, and devastating storms ravage the state's power grid. This series is packed with real-life risk and massive obstacles every day.

America is often haunted by its past, which explains why ghost stories have always been an integral part of this nation's oral history. Viewers will visit some of the darkest, scariest corners of the country - from the battlefields of Gettysburg to the exact spot of the Salem Witch Trials.

The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.

HISTORY(R) follows master mechanic "Pitbull" Steve and renowned Bangladeshi car designer, who is named Leepu, as they transform heaps of metal into a cash-producing business venture. Each week a customer with a beloved clunker, great story and small budget asks this odd couple to convert their bucket of bolts into a cool custom car. In this high-risk and high-octane undertaking, it's up to LEEPU & PITBULL to turn their differences into inspiration... as they MacGuyver fixes to build winning wheels, satisfy the customer and rev up the riches.

The Alaska Triangle, a region in northwest Alaska, has more unsolved missing person cases than anywhere else in the world. Over 20,000 people have vanished in the past 50 years alone. Who or what's behind these cases is unknown. Some believe it's the work of local predators or simply the rugged, dangerous terrain, but legends thrive in Alaska, and the ominous history of disappearances in the area has drawn comparisons to the Bermuda Triangle. Working together with local experts and eyewitnesses, our team of investigators will go case-by-case to gather evidence, conduct tests, examine history and explore local myths to determine the most viable explanation for the disappearances, all while trying to understand the sinister mystery that is the Alaska Triangle.

#Cartel will explore the global drug wars through the true story of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, called the most powerful drug lord in history. Described as a story of power, money, sex and the human cost of the drug wars, the drama will chronicle the kingpin's rise to power, taking a look inside the stranger-than-fiction world of drug cartels who use social media to maintain their image, recruit new members and threaten rivals. Unlike drug lords of decades past, El Chapo, who reigned over the Mexican drug trafficking cartel for 25 years, has fan followings, with relationships in the entertainment and music industry that stretch past the Mexican border and into the United States.

Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States.