History by the Numbers

The story of fast food is the story of the American Dream. From a converted streetcar in Wichita KA the humble patty goes on to global domination; fried chicken turns a serial failure into a serious success; and a burger ends the Cold War. Fast food conquers America, then it takes on the world and wins.

Standing at 29,000 feet above sea level, where earth meets sky, Everest attracts thousands of people willing to risk everything to get to the top. For every 33 people who make it, 1 will die in the attempt. So why are so many of us compelled to keep on trying? and what does it take to conquer the Big One?

In the last 200 years 2 women have sat on the British throne for two thirds of the time - Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. They lived in a dangerous world, reigning over the rise and fall of empire, dodging assassinations, and surviving family scandal. So what is the secret of their royal success?

The annual worth of the world's blackmarket economy is 2.2 trillion dollars. We reveal the inside scoop on those pulling the strings - five of the most notorious criminal bosses of the last century

Everyone wants to discover the secret of fabulous wealth. What does it take to join one of the most exclusive clubs on the planet and become a billionaire? What do these guys know that we don't? How do you become crazy rich? Watch and learn as we reveal the inside scoop on six of the richest people in history.

Ever wonder what happens after a global pandemic? Sometimes the secrets of the future can be found in the past. In the wake of the Spanish Flu, the 1920s becomes the decade of flappers, jazz and the speakeasy, and for many a time of unprecedented opportunity. Find out if the same might be in store for us.