Mike recounts a tale of rivalry and wounded pride that nearly turned deadly. Then an expert joins him to explore the code of honor that once ruled public life—and how one tense standoff may have changed history forever.

Broadswords in a Pit

Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

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The Demoted Deserter

People You Should Know

Charlie Kirk: American Martyr

Playing for Eternity

Journey of Jesus Christ

The Riot and the Dance

The Riot and the Dance: Water

The Wild Brothers: Jungle Kids

Trail Hacks: With the Wild Brothers

The Mercy Ships

The Good Things

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Mike Rowe’s The Story Behind the Story is a fast-paced series that uncovers the hidden truths behind famous people, inventions, and moments in history. Through dramatic storytelling, surprising twists, archival footage, and Mike Rowe’s signature wit, each episode reveals the fascinating human stories behind events and icons audiences only thought they knew.

Mike Rowe’s The Story Behind the Story reveals the hidden truths behind famous people, inventions, and historic moments through fast-paced storytelling, surprising twists, and Mike Rowe’s signature wit.

Mike Rowe's The Story Behind the Story

Mike Rowe’s The Story Behind the Story reveals hidden history you don’t know, about people you do.

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Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

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