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Bil saddles up to find out what Paul Revere's ride was really like, if the turning point in Revolutionary War was a seemingly impossible sniper shot, and if Betsy Ross was really responsible for Old Glory.

Man vs. History

Revere's Midnight Ride

Bil sheds light on how Benjamin Franklin really discovered electricity, examines if Thomas Edison truly invented the light bulb, and sorts out if the Wright Brothers were actually first in flight.

Franklin's Electric Kite

Bil separates fact from fiction surrounding the Bowie knife; attempts to outshoot Abe Lincoln; and unloads the Colt 45 origin story.

Secret History of the Bowie Knife

Bill investigates the rivalries of Hamilton & Burr, the Hatfields and McCoys, and the O.K. Corral.

Hamilton vs. Burr

Bill aims to answer why the battle of the Alamo is remembered, how Davy Crockett really died, and if Civil War soldiers were healed by an angel's glow.

Remember the Alamo

Daredevils have always captured imaginations and the stories of their feats have grown into superhuman myths that persist to this day.

The Real Houdini

Bill investigates the truth of the folk legend of railroader John Henry, a figure who represents the American working class.

Steel Drivin' John Henry

In search of the truth, Bil Lepp puts Billy the Kid's famous escape to the test and attempts Annie Oakley's most difficult shot while also investigating the validity of the Tombstone Thunderbird.

Billy the Kid's Great Escape

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Acclaimed storyteller and local historian Bil Lepp travels off the beaten path across the country to discover the truth behind mysteries and legends of American history.

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