America's Hidden Stories

Join a filmmaker’s personal quest to learn the truth about this horrific series of more than 400 murders. Look inside the 1920s oil strike that shocked and enriched an Indigenous community, triggering a wave of greed- and racism-motivated reprisals.

Unlock the secrets of a 1980s covert-intelligence unit that paved the way for today’s special forces. Learn how this clandestine group came to be and how it laid the foundation for takedowns of America’s biggest enemies, including Osama bin Laden.

Pore over the remains of enslaved ironworkers unearthed during a Maryland highway construction project. Get a window into a troubling, forgotten era and uncover new insights into the role African-Americans played in the Industrial Revolution.

Venture into the heart of CIA headquarters, where a covert museum showcases the agency’s most exciting exploits. Uncover the history of American espionage and take a look at artifacts and high-tech tools that helped agents tackle daring missions.

Witness the rise and fiery fall of the zeppelin, one of the US Navy’s most crushing failures. Discover what the military planned to do with these lighter-than-air cruisers and see key artifacts that shed light on a lost chapter in aviation history.