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Prison Chronicles

Prison Chronicles takes you inside some of the world's most notorious prisons. Every episode delves into the unique history of a specific prison, showcasing its wildest practices, infamous inmates, harrowing events, and ingenious escapes. Spanning 1,000 years, the series covers legendary institutions from the historic Tower of London to today's high-tech ADX, where El Chapo is currently held. Through interviews with journalists, former correctional officers, and previously incarcerated individuals, the series offers an authentic glimpse into the inner workings of these prisons.

Show Info

Network: United States History (2024 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 22:30 (30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: CrimeHistory
Episodes ordered: 12 episodes

Official site: www.history.com

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The Soviet Gulag

Episode 1x12; Sep 23, 2024

Within the first forty years of operation of the Soviet Gulag system, at least 18 million people were imprisoned and more than one and a half million die. At its peak, the Gulag is comprised of nearly 500 prison districts with up to 30,000 individual

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x12: The Soviet GulagSep 23, 2024
1x11: Tower of LondonSep 23, 2024
1x10: AndersonvilleSep 16, 2024
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