SEATTLE, WA. — The late Jim Thorpe is regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, and for good reason. He was the first Native American to become an Olympic gold medalist. He also became an ...

One of the refreshing things about “Sitting Bull,” the History Channel’s two-night, four-hour documentary on the Sioux leader, is its attempt at some kind of balance amid the hosannas. The show is a ...

The brand new documentary Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning premieres on the History Channel Monday, July 7 at 8/7c. The latest History Channel documentary explores the legendary journey of Jim Thorpe, a ...

A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest Americans,” the director Chris Eyre said. By Emmanuel Morgan Before Deion ...