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Man vs History - Season 1

Series: Man vs History
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Episodes
8
Rating
TVPG
Year
2021
Language
English
Publisher
History

About

"Man vs. History" is a new HISTORY® Channel series that follows acclaimed storyteller and local historian Bil Lepp as he travels off the beaten path across the country to discover the truth behind mysteries and legends of American history.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 8

1. Billy the Kid's Great Escape

42m

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We've consumed so much fiction about the Wild West, it's time to get down to the facts. In search of the truth, Bil Lepp, puts Billy the Kid's famous escape to the test.

2. Steel Drivin' John Henry

42m

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Great American folk tales have been passed down for generations, often through word of mouth. While many of the stories snowball into legends over the years, most contain at least a kernel of truth.

3. The Real Houdini

42m

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Bil pursues the truth around America's most iconic stunts by pulling his very own Houdini, testing if it's possible to survive a plunge over Niagara Falls.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Bil Leppactor
John Sedgwickactor
Mark Lee Gardneractor