Ten acclaimed documentary filmmakers offer a fresh, compelling look at 10 pivotal moments in American history and their often unforeseen repercussions.

Two episodes of Modern Marvels examine historically significant architectural feats: the Golden Gate Bridge and the St. Louis Arch.

Explores the engineering accomplishments of the empires Britain, the Persians, and the Maya, as well as the leaders who directed feats of architecture and urban planning.

Explores the engineering accomplishments of the empires of Napoleon, the Byzantines, and the world of Leonardo da Vinci, as well as the leaders who directed feats of architecture and urban planning.

The democratic political star during the Democratic National Convention in 2004, and now a possible front runner for the candidacy for the President of the United States, in many ways, his story is a unique American tale of the 21st century.

The first episode, "First invasion : the War of 1812," depicts how only 30 years after winning the independence, the upstart United States waged another war with Great Britain. Motivated by the high-seas capture of American sailors and the desire to annex Canadian lands, President Madison declared war. Thanks to the aim of a lone sniper, the skill of Andrew Jackson, the fortitude of the people of Baltimore, and the events of September 11, 1814, America...