About this season
Mysterious events, compelling figures, and great unanswered questions from the past are explored in this National Geographic series.
Episodes (2)
E1
1. Secret History of the Atomic Bomb
Aired 1 January 2009 • 45 min
Since the detonation of the first atomic bomb, nuclear weapons have spread from major nations to small countries and terrorist groups through espionage, double-dealing and covert plots.
E2
2. The Hidden Lincoln
Aired 1 January 2009 • 45 min
There's more to Abraham Lincoln than meets the eye. Far from a simple lawyer who freed the slaves, Lincoln is actually a shrewd manipulator. Explore his hidden political and strategic genius.