Abraham Lincoln

What was the driving force behind Abraham Lincoln's ultimate transcendence to America's most beloved President? Award-winning director Vikram Jayanti takes a look through Lincoln's eyes on his last day.

Historians, biographers, and researchers explore, defend, and debunk the conspiracies surrounding John Wilkes Booth's assassination of President Lincoln in 1865.

The team examines whether a letter found in a picture frame is a lost piece of Abraham Lincoln correspondence, and explores the stories of 2,000-year-old pottery, a jade disc and a prized piece of coral.

A historical scavenger hunt uncovers the secrets of the 16th president. See the platform that held Lincoln's coffin and the bed on which he died, discover the hidden truth in Mary Todd Lincoln's letters and explore the Gettysburg address.

Explore the history of the U.S. Secret Service and its role in protecting the commander in chief, including the assassinations of four presidents and the attempted assassinations of other presidents and political figures.

Uncover the events leading up to Lincoln's assassination, untangle its myths and misconceptions, and explore the emotional state of the country that precipitated such an act of violence.