American Heroes Channel Schedule

12:00 AM, Today

America: Facts vs. Fiction

We don't always know the truth behind the inventors that create the devices we use every day. On America's Facts vs. Fictions, learn that Thomas Edison didn't actually invent the light bulb and Benjamin Franklin never.

1:00 AM, Today

America: Facts vs. Fiction

On this special edition of America: Facts vs. Fiction, we reveal the startling truth of two legendary generals, George Patton and Ulysses S. Grant. You'll also get a reality check on the roaring twenties and lawless thirties.

2:00 AM, Today

America: Facts vs. Fiction

Learn that our Halloween's origins aren't all that ancient and that Edgar Allan Poe is not the madman that others have made him out to be.

3:00 AM, Today

America: Facts vs. Fiction

Explore the truth behind the stories of Pocahontas, Lewis and Clark and the women's suffrage movement.

4:00 AM, Today

America: Facts vs. Fiction

On this special edition of America: Facts vs. Fiction, we uncover the real facts behind two legendary battles waged on American soil and we put the spotlight on great showmen to separate myth from truth.

5:00 AM, Today

Ancient Assassins

Backed with overwhelming force, Pagan Vikings wrestle King Alfred for control of 9th century England.

6:00 AM, Today

Manhunt: Kill or Capture

The hideously mutilated body of a DEA agent sparks the largest manhunt in the Drug Enforcement Administration's history. It would take a special unit of investigators, and a battalion of Mexican soldiers to bring the killers to justice.

7:00 AM, Today

Manhunt: Kill or Capture

In 1995, ruthless murderer and Boston crime boss James 'Whitey' Bulger flees Boston to escape an impending arrest. State police, the FBI and US Marshals all join an international hunt for this violent fugitive.

8:00 AM, Today

Manhunt: Kill or Capture

Frank Lucas was one of the most successful heroin dealers of the 1970's. His brand of heroin known as 'Blue Magic' was notorious on the streets of New York and New Jersey.

9:00 AM, Today

The Mob Enforcer: Tony Spilotro

See the story of Tony Spilotro, who protected the Chicago Mafia's interests in the casinos of Las Vegas and became a target for the FBI.

10:00 AM, Today

Mafia's Greatest Hits

Crazy Joey Gallo psychopathic killer, beatnik hipster and renegade mobster. Burning with rage and determined to make his way to the top, he wages all-out war against the US gov't and sparks a revolution in the mafia before going down in a hail of bullets.

11:00 AM, Today

Meyer Lansky and the Crime Syndicate

The story of Meyer Lansky, an associate of Lucky Luciano who was linked to criminal financial operations, but the FBI struggled to pin anything on him, or find his riches.

12:00 PM, Today

Apocalypse: Hitler

See how Hitler succeeded in conquering Germany. Nothing predestines this mediocre student and failed artist to become dictator of Germany the Führer.

1:00 PM, Today

Apocalypse: Hitler

1929. Germany, harshly affected by the worldwide economic crisis, is sinking into despair. Bloody street fighting between Nazis and Communists is raging. Fear of the 'Red peril' will push millions of voters into Hitler's arms. Democracy is at risk.

2:00 PM, Today

What History Forgot

We've all heard about the ultra covert units used in WWII, the unbreakable codes, top secret underground nerve centers, and super-human navy seals, but here is what history forgot about WWII's most classified operations.

3:00 PM, Today

World War II: Witness to War

Listen to the astonishing stories behind the liberation of France and hear the price many soldiers had to pay in order for the Allies to take France back from the Germans.

4:00 PM, Today

Jonestown Massacre: As We Watched

This hour goes inside the People's Temple to see how Jim Jones lured 1000 Americans to Guyana and forced them to die in the largest mass murder-suicide in U.S. history prior to 9/11.

5:00 PM, Today

Chernobyl Disaster: As We Watched

The catastrophic Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukraine created the worst atomic energy accident in world history, endangering the lives of millions of people.

6:00 PM, Today

How the World Ends

With the recent discovery of thousands of earth-like planets in the universe the search for intelligent alien life continues. Some astronomers warn, when we find it, we should be prepared for advanced hostile extra-terrestrial species capable of anything.

7:00 PM, Today

How the World Ends

Nostradamus' prophecies have predicted some of the most dramatic and tragic events in history with chilling accuracy, and the worst to come. There are many among his followers who say that he was not sealing us to this fate, but warning us against it.

8:00 PM, Today

Secrets of the Arsenal

Four stories highlighting great escapes; a monocular that helped save a stranded pilot; the rifle that helped a WWII hero cheat death; the hand-drawn map used to destroy SAM sites; and a Saint's medal that served as one scout pilot's lucky charm.

9:00 PM, Today

Secrets of the Arsenal

Four stories Behind Enemy Lines; goggles that shed light on the final mission of WWII; court documents detail a killer's last stand; a pistol signifies bravery for covert ops in Vietnam; a baseball signed by a ballplayer who became much more.

10:00 PM, Today

Secrets of the Arsenal

Four stories of heroism; A golden statue for Marines shooting a battle; The medal of honor for a daring train robbery; A General's plans that led the U.S. into WWII; and a piece of paper that spells death for Bonnie and Clyde.

11:00 PM, Today

Secrets of the Arsenal

Four different stories that of events that happened against all odds.