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Season 1 – Man vs. History

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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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Man vs. History — Season 1

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08/30/2021 Bil is the perfect host for this series! If you want the true low-down on historical myths, delivered in an entertaining way - will Bil go over Niagra Falls in a barrel? crash head-first from a crane while trying to Houdini his way out of a straightjacket? - then you should definitely check this show out. See more 08/21/2021 Very interesting and entertaining way to approach history. Thanks See more 08/19/2021 Bil Lepp is an engaging personality -- I enjoy his voice, his humor and apparent enthusiasm for each subject -- the perfect host for this format. They have chosen some superb topics for this first season and my only complaint is that I wish they would stick to the main subject rather than diverting off on two or three brief historical tangents per episode. That's not going to deter me from watching, but it would prevent me from throwing up my hands and saying "we don't all have short attention spans here!!" I hope that Man vs. History is back for more episodes next season and that they elect to stick to the main topics moving forward. See more 08/19/2021 Bil is a witty, imaginative host for this informative and entertaining look at historic events you know... but not really. High-quality production. A show for the whole family. Quite refreshing really. See more 08/18/2021 Making history exciting! See more 08/16/2021 My husband Brad and I love this show! Bil Lepp is a great host (and I love seeing actual history on the History Channel!) We look forward to each episode and I, for one, hope that this is renewed -- I cannot wait to see what other great stories Bil has in store for us! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 20, 2021 Billy the Kid's Great Escape 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 27, 2021 Steel Drivin' John Henry Bill investigates the truth of the folk legend of railroader John Henry, a figure who represents the American working class. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 3, 2021 The Real Houdini Daredevils have always captured imaginations and the stories of their feats have grown into superhuman myths that persist to this day. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 10, 2021 Remember the Alamo 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 17, 2021 Hamilton vs. Burr Bill investigates the rivalries of Hamilton & Burr, the Hatfields and McCoys, and the O.K. Corral. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 24, 2021 Secret History of the Bowie Knife Bil separates fact from fiction surrounding the Bowie knife; attempts to outshoot Abe Lincoln; and unloads the Colt 45 origin story. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 31, 2021 Franklin's Electric Kite Bill 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 31, 2021 Revere's Midnight Ride 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. Details

Season Info

Director
Jay Peterson
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 20, 2021