The Cold War
Lasting nearly 45 years, the Cold War was an ongoing political rivalry between the US and the USSR and their respective allies.
Original- 43m
In 2003 Vladimir Putin publicly caged and exiled the richest man in Russia. When Oligarchs asked how to avoid that fate, Putin responded: “50 percent.” In one bold stroke, Putin spread fear and consolidated his power. The inside story of Russia’s super-rich and the man who rules over them.
- 54m
Chernobyl nuclear disaster was the biggest technological accident in human history. Almost 35 years later, we go back to ground zero to the ghost city of Pripyat in northern Ukraine with survivors of the disaster.
Original- 5 episodes
Traitor/Patriot gives you an insider's look at the motivation behind the people who committed espionage.
- 13 episodes
Big movements of change have often started with tiny events or personal decisions that ended up affecting the history of our world.
Original- 1h 31m
Dean Reed's story is the story of a wild and changing world. Through the prism of his life, we witness global youth rebellion, revolutions in popular music, and the shifting tectonics of superpower rivalry.
Original- 5 episodes
Relive some of the most iconic moments in recent history that shaped politics, film, crime, science, celebrity, the arts, and more.
- 50m
Just over 30 years ago, the Soviet Union ceased to exist. The once-mighty world power splintered into 15 independent states. Which of these are successful today, and what role does Moscow still play? This presentation chronicles what has happened since the dissolution of the USSR.
Original- 4 episodes
NPR’s Peter Sagal takes us on an irreverent romp through American history to reveal how money makes the world go around.
- 13 episodes
Turning points in history often hinge on one decision. We look at moments in history where one decision changes everything.
Original- 3 episodes
Journey into the lives of the planet’s billionaire innovators. Discover how they’ve shaped our lives.
