History by the Numbers

The story of fast food is the story of the American Dream; from a converted streetcar in Wichita, Kansas, the humble patty goes on to global domination; fried chicken turns a serial failure into a serious success; a burger ends the Cold War.

Where earth meets sky: how the most thrilling and dangerous point at the top of the world continues to fascinate, and what it takes to conquer the Big One.

Victoria & Elizabeth II: in the last 200 years, 2 women have sat on the British throne for two-thirds of the time; finding out what it takes to be a royal success in an ever-changing world.

Discovering the secrets of five of the world's most notorious crime bosses; how they did it, who got away with it, and which of them didn't.

The inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history; revealing how they became crazy rich.

In the wake of the Spanish flu, the 1920s became the decade of flappers, jazz, and the speakeasy; for many, it was a time of unprecedented opportunity.