The construction of the world's tallest building in just 18 months during the middle of the great depression.

The story of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it.

It's an American holiday ritual: At Christmas time, families across the country gather to watch the beloved 1946 Hollywood classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Directed by Frank Capra, and starring Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart, the story of a small-town banker who faces financial ruin and emotional despair until he is saved by an angel sent from heaven to show him how much he is loved by his family and fellow citizens of the fictional Bedford

The story of the construction of the Panama Canal, from the concept, through the engineering, through the battle against yellow fever.

Before you’ve even put out the Halloween candy, it’s time to cozy up for a favorite holiday tradition: Watching the made-for-tv Christmas movie. This special edition of PEOPLE looks at the best of Lifetime’s seasonal rom-coms and holiday fare: From meeting cute under the mistletoe to finding true love while discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Includes exclusive interviews with stars Kelly Rowland, Reba McIntyre, Tia Mowry, and Queen

The story of the French effort to build a monument to American democracy and Fredric Bartholdi's design and construction of the monumental statue.