Origins

Zero Hour: A History of 9/11 by David de Sola

Jul 12, 202169:07Society & Culture

1957 - 1989 How and where does the story of 9/11 begin? The answer is a tale of two countries: Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. This first episode looks into Osama bin Laden's family history and formative years, his ed...

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