The Man the King Pardoned for Robbing the Crown Jewels
A man caught stealing the crown jewels in the Tower of London, having just stabbed the elderly keeper, is pardoned and given a pension, but why?
Category Documentaries
The Imposter Who Saw Petra in 1812, but Had to Look Away
In 1812, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered Petra disguised as an Arab pilgrim, and had to hide his amazement to survive the encounter.
The Commander Who Sailed Into Vesuvius, and Never Returned
A Roman naval commander watches a strange cloud rise over Mount Vesuvius and sails directly towards it. He never returns.