William Slim was crucial to the British advance to liberate Burma from the Imperial Japanese Army in World War 2.

Steve Prefontaine, a martyr of unfulfilled human potential, is one of the most iconic athletes of all time. His influence transcended nations and gene...

On this episode we discuss British mountaineering legend, George Mallory, possibly the first man to summit Mount Everest.

Charles Lindbergh was a fascinating American aviation pioneer. In this episode we discuss Charles' aviation career, famous flight across the atlantic,...

In a special episode of Finest Hours, learn about the all-female division of the Soviet Air Force that terrorized the invading Nazi army by flying bom...

Irena Sender, a polish born social worker smuggled thousands of Jewish children out of the Jewish ghettos during WW2, learn how she was able to save, ...

Robert Jordan, author of The Wheel of Time, is one of America's most revered fantasy authors, his work has inspired many fantasy authors including Ger...

Legendary track and field coach Bill Bowerman did so much more than coach young men on the finer points of running and jumping, he was an innovator. H...

In part 2, Louis and Phil have been taken captive by the Japanese Empire, a hostile enemy who depraved men of their own dignity and sense of worth. Jo...

Louis Zamperini, thought to be the first man to break the impossible 4:00 mile in track & field, was drafted into WW2. This harrowing tale of survival...