Man vs. History

Empires is a six-part TV show miniseries that first aired on ABC in 2005. Empires TV series is an historical drama set in 44 BC Rome, and covers the struggle of a young Octavius (Santiago Cabrera), the nephew and heir of Julius Caesar, to become the first emperor of Rome. Octavius is helped in his quest by a fictitious gladiator called Tyrannus (Jonathan Cake).

"The Case Against Adnan Syed" is a true crime documentary television series that premiered on HBO in March 2019. The show investigates the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a high school student from Baltimore County, Maryland, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed.

"Autopsy" is a TV show that is part of HBO's America Undercover documentary series. The show focuses on forensic pathology, which is the study of the causes and effects of diseases and injuries on the human body. Dr. Michael Baden, a real-life forensic pathologist, is the main expert on the show. He has personally worked on many of the cases that are reviewed in each episode.

Empires: Martin Luther part of the PBS series Great Religions Take a fascinating look back into the history surrounding popular religions and you will find much written about Martin Luther and Frederick the Wise. Frederick was thought to be all powerful in terms of religious leaders of his era and he perceived Martin Luther as being a useful kind of weapon to be used against the papacy as well as the church. Luther was revered for his teachings and strong held beliefs. Among Martin Luther's serious flaws were the fact he was a violent man who tended to inflame nobles, commoners, and kings with his diatribes against Old Faith ideals and some New Faith members as well as Jews. It became well established however that once he captured their ear he could find supporters who only pleaded to him that he tone down his rhetoric and his rage. Luther studied the bible extensively and learned much then passed on what he had learned to all that would listen. Much has been written about Martin Luther and some inaccuracies are always to be expected. This well narrated program shows him as a man of faith but somewhat flawed in character.

"Shaq" is an HBO documentary series that chronicles the life and career of retired NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. The four-part series features in-depth interviews with Shaq, his family, friends, and colleagues, providing a unique and personal insight into the life of one of the most dominant basketball players of all time.

Taboo TV show is a documentary series that premiered in 2002 on the National Geographic Channel. The program follows "taboo" rituals and traditions practiced in some societies, yet forbidden and illegal in others. Each Taboo TV show contains hour long episode details a specific topic, such as marriage or initiation rituals, and explores how such topics are viewed throughout the world. Taboo TV show generally focuses on extreme viewpoints; in the sense that they are the most misunderstood, despised, or disagreed upon in the world.