Season 1

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The Rise of the Pope

The papacy and Catholicism spread throughout Europe against all odds.

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The Resignation of Benedict XVI

Examine the resignations of popes throughout history, alongside the nature of the pope's power.

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The Price of Progress

Corruption increases as popes acquire temporal power and political influence.

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Revolution: A Church Divided

See the events leading to the break of what was once a universal church.

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The Wartime Popes

Examine the actions of the Catholic Church, as the pope bears witness to the Nazi party's rise.

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Courage, Change, and the Modern Papacy

The reign of Pope John Paul II, who is known as the first celebrity pope, gives birth to the papacy as we know it today.

The 2000s

Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s, including tech triumphs, the war on terror, Barack Obama's election, the financial crisis and more.

The Nineties

This CNN Original Series examines the politics, technology and terrorism of the decade, as well as hip-hop's ascendance and a genre-bending era of television.

Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy

Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.

Race for the White House

Go inside the drama of America's highest-stakes presidential elections, many of which hinged on a single issue.