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How did we get where we are today? The story lies in American history, world history, ancient history, and more, and you can witness these events through video clips and news from these exciting Discovery Channel programs.

Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen
Is the 3,000-year-old mummy taken from the Valley of the Kings really that of ancient Egypt's most powerful female ruler?

The Lost Tomb of Jesus
Part biblical history, part forensic science - explore the headline-making discovery for yourself.

Egypt KV 63
See what the archaeologists found in the 3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

Da Vinci's Lost Code
Did Da Vinci have a secret message? See if you can decode the mystery.

Krakatoa
What happened when Indonesia's Krakatoa erupted in 1883?

The First Emperor
Meet the man who commanded millions, united China and designed the Great Wall.

Last Mysteries of the Titanic
Dive deep into the final secrets of the Titanic.

The Flight That Fought Back
Examine the events of Flight 93 and honor the heroic passengers and crew.
"Greatest American"
And the greatest American of ALL time is … you'll have to visit the site to find out!

D-Day Remembered
Hear first-hand accounts from survivors of that fateful day on the beaches of Normandy.

The Wright Brothers
Relive the Wright Brothers' daring quest for flight with our narrated interactive and photo slide shows.

Rameses
Explore Rameses the Great's Egypt, a land of prosperity and a time of innovation.

Pompeii
Experience this ancient city's final day as volcanic ash and molten lava sealed its tomb.

Who Killed King Tut?
Follow the evidence and see if you can name the murderer.

Nefertiti Resurrected
Did we find Egypt's long-lost queen? Explore the evidence and tour the tomb.

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Veterans Day: Americans at War

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Navajo Code Talker Veterans Break Silence

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Marine Corps Celebrates 234 Years

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