Ving Rhames explores history’s most lethal people, places and events. From tyrants and criminals to natural disasters and deadly weapons.
From killer hurricanes and tsunamis to earthquakes, floods and fires, these are the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded.
One spark is all it takes. From the Hindenburg disaster to Krakatoa’s violent volcanic eruption in 1883, these explosions are among history’s deadliest.
Isolated, deadly, and unforgettable - places like Iwo Jima, Devil’s Island, and Snake Island - these isles are home to some of history’s darkest stories.
From mad rulers like Caligula and Ivan the Terrible, to dictators like Mao Zedong and Saddam Hussein who killed by the millions, these are history's deadliest tyrants.
From the Johnstown flood to the Indonesian tsunami, discover how water’s power can transform into an unstoppable agent of death.
From ancient war machines to devastating weapons of mass destruction, these are the innovations that changed warfare and rank among history’s deadliest.
Whether crossing oceans or carrying out secret CIA missions, these operations prove that even the best planning can still end in danger.
Step aboard and discover how Titanic safety designs backfired, with shocking engineering flaws that led to one of history's greatest disasters.
Relive history's deadliest battles, from Cannae and Agincourt to Stalingrad and the Battle of the Bulge.
Meet history's most feared criminals, from drug kingpins and serial killers to pirates and con men who left bloody legacies behind.