He was born in Arizona and put up for adoption when he was just 3 months old, and was raised by a family in Long Island. When ...

The Old Jail Museum sits in the heart of Jim Thorpe, a town once known as Mauch Chunk, nestled in the picturesque Lehigh Gorge. The contrast is immediate and jarring – outside, a charming Victorian ...

History Channel film examines the life and impact of cultural icon Thorpe.

"Jim Thorpe: Lit by Light" premieres Monday, July 7, at 8:00pm on The HISTORY Channel. For more information, visit the show website.

Purely for sporting reasons alone, Jim Thorpe should be mentioned in the same breath as the likes Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Danny Ainge and Michael Jordan.

Purely for sporting reasons alone, Jim Thorpe should be mentioned in the same breath as the likes Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Danny Ainge and Michael Jordan. History Channel shines a light on this ...

A new documentary on the History Channel is putting a spotlight on Native American Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe.

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is produced by Maverick Entertainment, LeBron James’ production company, and who better to tell the story of a superior athlete who overcame life ...