Alcatraz Island is most well known for its prison, that housed notorious inmates such as Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone. What may surprise you is that Alcatraz has a long and storied history, playing to host to more than just a prison. Today we'll explore the many uses different nations have found for the island, while also getting a better understanding of why the island was perfectly crafted by nature to be an absolute stronghold. We'll also map out and take a look at every documented prison break attempt. Did anyone ever escape? Watch and find out!