History Channel - Dogfights : Night Fighters

Night fighters pioneer the tactics and technology and pave the way for the future of air combat. July 4th, 1944. In a daring pre-dawn mission, Fred Dungan is launched from the deck of the USS Yorktown. He flies in a flight of four radar-equipped night fighting Hellcats. Their target is the Japanese base on Chichi Jima. Dungan and Dear make a low-side run on the Japanese Destroyer Escort, sinking the ship with their .50 caliber machineguns.

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History Channel - Modern Marvels: Secrets of Oil (2008)

Rubber, plastic, nylon, aerosols, resins, solvents, & lubricants; none can exist without oil. If we stopped driving our cars tomorrow, America would still need 5 million barrels of oil a day.

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History Channel - The Tales Of The Gun : Shotgun

For over 400 years, if a man could afford a gun, he chosea shotgun. First used for sport by British aristocrats, its other incarnations include hunter, protector and warrior.

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History Channel - Modern Marvels: Wiring America (HD 720p)

See how the cables that crossed the nation transformed a continent, and peer into the future of connectivity.
* The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence.
* Go on the lines with utility workmen and meet the scientists who are designing the next generation of power delivery systems.
* For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life.

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History Channel - Modern Marvels: The World's Fastest (HD 720p)

From a record-breaking roller coaster to a Swedish supercar, this is the ultimate look at the lure of speed.
* For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life.
* The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence.
* See where some of the world's most classified equipment is put through its paces.

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History Channel - Tales of the Gun : Ten Guns That Changed the World

The gun is arguably the most important invention in the history of mankind. But of the thousands of firearms developed over the years, which are the most influential? Where do legendary weapons like the Colt 45, Gatling, Kalashnikov and Winchester rate? And are other, lesser-known guns actually more important? To create the definitive list of the TEN GUNS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, the experts, collectors and historians who have appeared on the first three seasons of TALES OF THE GUN were polled. They were asked to rate the guns based on their design, function and historical significance. The impact of the weapons chosen is illustrated through archival footage, re-creations, visits to important collections and extensive commentary from renowned experts.

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History Channel - The Pirate Ships

In the golden age of exploration, when Spanish ships loaded with New World gold struggled across the seas to their homeland, one sight feared by all sailors was the Jolly Roger. Under this threatening flag sailed the PIRATE SHIPS, swift, agile and dangerous. THE GREAT SHIPS takes to the high seas alongside the pirates for a thrilling look at one of the most storied chapters in maritime history.

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History Channel - SNIPERS : World's Deadliest Snipers

Among the world's best, the British Royal Marines build on their noble traditions and the lessons of history to hone the skills of snipers and place them in a proud global lineage. The daring British Commandos, perfecting their use of camouflage and stalking, cleared the hedgerows at Normandy. The Russian Red Army snipers, known for patience and stealth, helped to break the siege of Stalingrad. We also look at a little-known force--the Red Army's deadly women snipers, who fought alongside the men.

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History Channel - Batman Unmasked : The Psychology of the Dark Knight

Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is...

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History Channel - Snipers - One Shot, One Kill

Statistics prove it's damned hard to kill an enemy soldier on the battlefield. That's why the U.S. Marine Corps urges its best marksmen to become snipers--human machines, inhuman patience and precision. From distances up to 3 miles, tomorrow's Marines train to neutralize enemies with one shot from their rifles--a shot that can mean the difference between peaceful surrender and bloody assault. We journey from Vietnam to Africa and Eastern Europe to observe these snipers watching...waiting...firing.

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History Channel - Deep Sea Detectives: Blackbeard's Mystery Ship (2005)

In 1718, the infamous pirate Blackbeard and his flagship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, wreaked havoc raiding British supply routes to and from their American colonies. Then, the British offered a pardon to all pirates who would give up their dastardly ways. Blackbeard decided to accept, but as he moved toward the coast of North Carolina, his flagship ran aground in what is now known as Beaufort Inlet. Eventually Blackbeard abandoned the Queen Anne's Revenge, leaving her to succumb to the elements...or so the story goes. In 2001, underwater archaeologists found the remains of a ship in the inlet.

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History Channel - Barbarians: The Mongols (2006)

The Mongols pioneered a style of warfare that still inspires strategists. Skilled horsemen, their speed and tactics shook their adversaries into confusion. Watch as the great Genghis Khan develops his skills until he is unstoppable.

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History Channel - Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story (2005)

"His life story reads like a soap opera script. Born Robert Craig Knievel, this wild, young man from the rough mining town of Butte, Montana dreamed of becoming rich and famous. After years of struggle, Bobbie’s alter ego Evel Knievel became the world’s most famous daredevil. His exploits are legendary and it’s unlikely his accomplishments–or notoriety–will ever be duplicated. Now, he’s paying a high price for the life he led. He lives in constant pain from the incredible abuse his body suffered during his daredevil days. As he enters the twilight of life, this 2-hour special may be his last chance at a public forum. He’s a man who is outspoken, outrageous, at times hilarious, but always fascinating. From humble beginnings in Butte to iconic status and everything in between, Evel candidly shares every aspect of his life. The aging daredevil reflects on his incredible experiences and how he would like to be remembered."

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History Channel: The Conquerors (2005)

THE HISTORY CHANNEL presents a documentary tour de force on the world's greatest battles and the fearless men who won them. From King David and El Cid to Napoleon and Marshal Zukhov's capture of Berlin, THE CONQUERORS brings the terrifying rumble of tanks and the deadly arrows of conquest vividly to life.

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History Channel - Sex in the Real West (2009)

Called easy women, shady ladies, and soiled doves, the women who went west to practice the oldest profession were the first ladies of the American frontier. Arriving ahead of their “decent” sisters, prostitutes flocked to the boom towns and mining camps, facing ostracism and abuse as they sought a piece of the American Dream.

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