The Untold History of the United States

Director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick discuss the Showtime documentary series and the companion book The Untold History of the United States, which challenge the traditional history books in a thoroughly researched and rigorously analyzed look at the dark side of American history in their account of the rise and decline of the American empire.

The 10-part series Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States airs every Monday night at 8pm on Showtime.