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How 'Pawn Stars' is moving forward with next season after Rick Harrison's son's tragic death

The show premiered in 2009 and has aired more than 600 episodes.

I nearly starved to death in subzero temps in the wild — but I won $500K

Woniya Thibeault survived the frigid conditions for a combined 123 days.

Piece of Challenger space shuttle found nearly 37 years after deadly explosion

Divers accidentally stumbled upon a piece of the space shuttle Challenger that exploded on live television nearly 37 years ago.

The surprising history of some of world's most iconic toys

It’s a toy story.  The new History Channel docuseries, “The Toys That Built America,” premiering Sunday (Nov. 29) at 9 p.m., uncovers the surprising history of iconic products such as...

'American Pickers' star Danielle Colby promotes 21-year-old daughter's adult site

"American Pickers" star Danielle Colby, 45, also a burlesque dancer and model, is showing support for 21-year-old daughter Memphis' adult entertainment career on social media. 

'Tool Time' returns in new series with Tim Allen and Richard Karn

Fasten your tool belts. 

San Francisco's school renaming plan rife with historical errors: report

The San Francisco school board’s controversial decision to strip the names of 44 schools that honor historical leaders with ties to racism and oppression was arbitrary, subjective, superficial and based...

New History show looks at 'proof' of UFOs and the unexplained

Former CNN journalist Tony Harris is venturing off the beaten path for his new series “The Proof is Out There.”

History plans documentaries, podcast looking at 9/11 attacks

Two hour-long documentaries will premiere on Sept. 11. A podcast will debut Sept. 9.

'Vikings' star Clive Standen dishes on 'Council of Dads'

When Clive Standen -- who’s best known for playing tough-guy warrior Rollo on “Vikings” -- read the script for his new NBC drama “Council of Dads,” he cried. “I’m a...

'Kings of Pain' star Adam Thorn lets giant python bite him to see if it hurts

That's why he's one of the "Kings of Pain."

'Jesus: His Life' dispels beliefs about Christ and biblical history

With Easter Sunday a month away, it’s not surprising that a cable network is giving us another series about Jesus Christ. What more can you say, though? In “Jesus: His...

History series looks at strange but true search for UFOs

Aliens and UFOs sound like science fiction — but that’s the subject of History’s surprisingly grounded new scripted drama “Project Blue Book.” The series, premiering Tuesday at 10 p.m., is...

‘Vikings’ star is 'a little scared' of his rabid fans

It was a risky choice when “Vikings” killed off its protagonist, Ragnar (Travis Fimmel). But the History drama’s audience has grown exponentially as it’s reshaped its narrative around Ragnar’s son,...

Bill Goldberg's brief WWE return changed his whole life

Bill Goldberg is satisfied with his place in the world of professional wrestling — even if he isn't ruling out one more match. “If I never stepped in the ring...

History's 'Vikings' lets women get in on the action

Here’s your first look at the warrior/ shieldmaiden Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) from the fifth season of “Vikings,” premiering Nov. 29 on History. “There are lots of historians who disputed that...

Infamous OJ getaway Bronco heading to 'Pawn Stars'

The White Ford Bronco that transported OJ Simpson on his “slow-speed chase” along LA’s 405 Freeway is getting another TV closeup — 23 years after that infamous journey. The Bronco’s...

Does this photo finally solve the Amelia Earhart mystery?

A recently discovered photograph may be the key to solving the mystery of missing American pilot Amelia Earhart. Earhart — the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean...

Clinton impeachment scandal may be hitting the small screen

If you were transfixed by FX’s “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” you may want to add History’s upcoming “The Commanders” to your watch list. The scripted anthology series...