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This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode takes the viewer into Sherwood Forest, territory of the legendary Robin Hood, to discover his true story. Richard Rutherford Moore, author of The Legend of Robin Hood, shares his research about the folk hero known for robbing the rich and giving to the poor. Is there truth to the tales of his altruistic efforts, or was he just another self-interested bandit? Historians and literary scholars discuss the various origins of the mythical figure of Robin Hood