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250 People Who Shaped America
This list of 250 American changemakers goes beyond a roll call of the usual icons to also include the quieter architects of everyday life, figures who transformed our rights, our culture and our expectations of what this country can be. The list is designed to explore and debate: Come for the names you know, stay for the discoveries that may change how you see America.Trending
Ancient Curse Tablets
Curse Tablets: The Greeks' and Romans' Dirty Little Secret
Ancient Greeks and Romans left behind more than knowledge—thousands of eerie "curse tablets" reveal a darker side of their legacy.
This Day in History
Who Said It?
The regrets of yesterday and the fear of tomorrow can kill you.
-Liza Minnelli
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The Great Outdoors
The 5 Deepest Lakes in the US
Only five U.S. lakes, most of them in the mountainous West, descend more than 1,000 feet into the watery depths.
What Outdoor Recreation Looked Like in Ancient Egypt
A 3,000-year-old fresco from an accountant's tomb depicts hunting, fishing and outdoor feasting.
5 Books That Tell Edge-of-Your-Seat True Survival Tales
A plane crash...self-amputation...438 days at sea.
How War Drove the First Person to Hike the Whole Appalachian Trail
Earl Shaffer, who had seen heavy combat and lost his best friend in WWII, set off as the first thru-hiker in 1948.
World War II with Tom Hanks
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts. New episodes Mondays at 8/7c.
Where the US Industrial Revolution Began
In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.
