The ancient Greek politician made up for his inaptitude in military affairs with praiseworthy piety, diligence, and honesty.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young scholar uses the Bible as his guide to become one of the 20th century’s most important archaeologists.

In ‘This Week in History,’ a gunshot fired blindly into a mob of Bostonians, kills a young boy, leading to a memorable and controversial trial.

Survival stories captivate listeners, especially when these hardy men and women have overcome unbelievable odds.