Ancient ruins and monuments left by the wealthiest are abundant. Archaeologists have much to learn about the impoverished classes, too poor to leave a significant physical legacy.
In the heart of Mexico City lie the ruins of the ancient Aztec city Tlatelolco. A massive pyramid at the city center marks the final resting place of ancient Mesoamerican kings.
What is the significance of the pyramid shape? There are striking similarities in function and purpose of pyramids around the world. Egyptologist Kara Cooney investigates.
Pyramids served as a final resting place for ancient kings as well as a transformational device that turned them into gods. Tens of thousands of laborers were recruited to build these massive monuments.
This aftershow begins with, "You guys didn't test the same kind of beaten mirror used in the Mummy; isn't that a problem?" and ends with Jamie revealing his childhood dream. DO NOT MISS IT.
Using unique high-tech dummies, Discovery's "JFK: Inside the Target Car" recreates the assassination of President John F. Kennedy with surprising results. Jorge Ribas learns how it's done.
On a recent dinosaur dig Kasey-Dee Gardner noticed that fossils not only come in all shapes and sizes, but also in all different colors. This week she finds out why.
For backcountry trekkers in Alaska, avalanches come with the territory. The Alaska Avalanche School teaches them how to spot, avoid and provide rescue after one. Jorge Ribas goes to class.
The defense gives their final accounts of the victim's last day and in order to prove his innocence suspected killer Kenneth Fitzhugh, takes the stand.
Politics begins to meet with the world of organized crime as The Godfather meets with the other head honchos of the crime world in a place known as Tamminy Hall.