TV Guide American Heroes Channel Thursday

Historians provide an understanding for how the harrowing events of World War II caused nations on both sides of the conflict to push weaponry research.

Viewers are taken back to the harrowing circumstances that ensued in Europe during the autumn of 1940, when Germany waged conflict on the USSR.

Historical analysts paint a picture for how the horrifying bombing of Pearl Harbor caused a largely European conflict to consume the entire globe.

Viewers are provided with the perspective of an Italian dictator that sought conquest en route to a recreation of the expansive Roman Empire.

Historians provide an understanding for how the harrowing events of World War II caused nations on both sides of the conflict to push weaponry research.

An overwhelming majority in numbers and weaponry underscored a new type of warfare that Nazi Germany used to conquer the nation of Poland.

Towards the end of June, 1940, Hitler and his Nazi soldiers find that the looming shadow of a rebellious Britain have become too much to pass on.

The secrets of the violent, sharp-dressing criminal organization in Japan, engaged in an assortment of crimes such as extortion and gambling.

The most infamous white supremacist group in America is analyzed, once having over a million members, but today just a shadow of its former self.

An examination of The Assassins, one of the deadliest groups of Medieval times, who used tactics that may have been handed down to today's Islamic terrorists.

An examination of the Nazi's strong belief in ancient mysticism, the occult, and even contact with alien life is examined at length.

A secret society, with roots dating back to the 12th century, is rumored to be in possession of evidence regarding the marriage of Jesus Christ.

A dark sect is sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, leading researchers to examine the methods used by the Brotherhood.

Mysterious happenings in area 52 occur, like a vanishing aircraft, UFOs, and reverse technology, and investigators believe the military knows more than is said.

After decades of UFO research on the skies, documents and eye-witness accounts lead researchers to believe UFOs could be closer than they thought.

Pilots and astronauts share their sightings of unknown objects floating in the air to help prove that it's not uncommon to see strange things flying in the sky.

Evidence leads to the possibility of an ancient man being visited by extraterrestrials; a scholar shares evidence for his theory that aliens created Sumerians.

Researchers believe humans have been visited by things not of this world, as Egypt's history, Native American myths, and Renaissance art is explored.

Evidence of extraterrestrial objects is presented by top intelligence, government and scientific witnesses who refuse to die before sharing their secrets.

An in-depth examination is taken into the possibility that aliens built the pyramids and the controversial writings of Swiss author Erich von Daniken.

An in-depth and behind-the-scenes examination is taken into the secrets that surround some of the United States' Founding Fathers.

An examination is presented into some of the world's most iconic and clandestine institutions, featuring a look into some of America's most infamous cults.

A look is taken into some of the world's most iconic institutions and stories, featuring the United States' quest to create super soldiers during the Cold War.

An examination of where most of today's gold is located, and who holds the ownership rights to this precious metal, long treasured and fought over by man.

The Vatican is one of the most secretive institutions on earth, protecting not only its elite reputation, but it's faithful members, with reckless abandon.

An examination is presented into some of the world's most iconic and clandestine institutions, featuring a look into some of America's most infamous cults.

A look is taken into some of the world's most iconic institutions and stories, featuring the United States' quest to create super soldiers during the Cold War.

An examination of where most of today's gold is located, and who holds the ownership rights to this precious metal, long treasured and fought over by man.

The Vatican is one of the most secretive institutions on earth, protecting not only its elite reputation, but it's faithful members, with reckless abandon.

An in-depth examination is taken into the possibility that aliens built the pyramids and the controversial writings of Swiss author Erich von Daniken.