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A variety of documentary television programs from the History Channel that chronicle the War of 1812.

Returns in Season Five to wade past the Cypress trees into the bayous of Louisiana in hot pursuit of the biggest and baddest bounty of alligators they can claim. The courageous teams come face to face with cannibal gators, potential poachers, and "cursed" zones while pushing their limits and keeping their eyes on the prize, their families and livelihood depend on it.

Executive produced and hosted by Oscar�-winning actor Morgan Freeman, this compelling 8-part docuseries explores some of the most infamous prison escapes in history from Alcatraz and Rikers Island to Germanyb2ss Stalag Luft III and HM Prison Maze in Belfast. Featuring dramatic recreations and cutting-edge visual effects, alongwith interviews with some of the prisoners themselves, their families, their cellmates, and guards who were there, uncovers...

"This extraordinary collection from HISTORY(R) brings home some of the American West's most famous and infamous characters. Live the adventures of the famed William F. Cody in 'Buffalo Bill and His Wild West.' In 'Wild Bill Hickok,' see how the controversial lawman, scout, gunslinger, and professional gambler became a folk hero. Take a ride with 'The Legendary Cowboys' to explore the world of stampeding cattle, blazing gunfights, and life on the range....

From tidal waves to storm surges to underwater volcanoes, the staggering power of the world's oceans has proved a destructive force for humankind throughout time. Track the history and evolution of the seven deadliest underwater zones on the planet at locations that have been the setting for events such as floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, and whirlpools, to name a few. Discover how people today have learned to avoid some of these catastrophes, and much...

From Teddy Roosevelt's near-fatal journey to modern scientific expeditions, follow the trail of modern adventures into the vast South American wilderness.

Looks "inside the lives of people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. Whether they're facing eviction, the loss of their children, jail time, or divorce, these hoarders are desperately in need of help."Each of these episodes "follows two people struggling to overcome their compulsive behavior while experts work to put them on the road to recovery." Includes never-before-broadcast...

Follows people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. For some, throwing away even the tiniest possession, a sponge, a button, an empty box, is so painful that they won't be able to complete the cleaning process. At the end of each episode find out who has been able to keep their hoarding behavior at bay and who, despite help, is still lost inside this painful disease.

Season One takes you on a journey to the bayous and swamplands of America's Southern heartland to witness a group of people that live on the fringes of society. They are the swamp people, and their distinct culture has its roots in the early days of America's expansion westward. The descendants of moonshiners, immigrant railroad workers and early settlers, the swamp people have inherited a legacy of self-reliance and anti-establishment values that...