The True Story of Alexander The Great

The True Story of Alexander The Great

Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father’s assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world and sealed his legacy as one of history’s most remarkable rulers by the [...]

Scourge of the Black Death

Scourge of the Black Death

Some people believe it was sent by God to punish the sins of the world. First recognized in 542 AD, the plague swept from Egypt through Asia Minor and Europe on a path of destruction, [...]

Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts

Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts

For centuries, only a chosen few learned the closely guarded secrets of the martial arts. Today, millions worldwide practice, from New York lawyers to African villagers-but few know the history of the esoteric disciplines they [...]

Christopher Columbus: Explorer Of The New World

Christopher Columbus: Explorer Of The New World

He was determined to find a western route to Asia, but wound up discovering the New World. But despite his accomplishments, he died a broken, largely forgotten man. Christopher Columbus wanted to find a new [...]