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9/11 Anniversary: Online Features and Television Schedule
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, HISTORY is offering a full lineup of television specials and an array of online features.
Freddie Mercury & Other Celebrities Who Raised AIDS Awareness
Find out about Freddie Mercury, the inspiration for today’s Google Doodle, and other famous people who helped put a face on the HIV and AIDS crisis.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Opens in Washington, D.C.: Photos
Check out images of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, which was unveiled this week on the National Mall.
10 Famous Art Heists: Slideshow
Find out about the 1911 Mona Lisa theft, which took place 100 years ago Sunday, and other sensational art capers.
Headless Hercules Unearthed in Israel
A rare second-century statue of the Greco-Roman hero Hercules was discovered in northern Israel, officials reported yesterday.
People Rumored to Have Survived Their Deaths: Slideshow
As historians claim that Butch Cassidy lived to a ripe old age, find out about other historical figures rumored to have survived long after their supposed deaths.
Corrupt Roman Gladiators Busted by Cops
Undercover police clad in gladiator garb cracked down Wednesday on mock warriors who pose for tourist photos and have been accused of fraud.
Reflecting on the Berlin Wall, 50 Years After Its Construction
An expert on the Berlin Wall answers questions about its history as the 50th anniversary of its construction approaches.
Prehistoric Monsters of the Deep: Slideshow
From sharks bigger than a bus to giant sea scorpions, explore some of the largest and most fearsome marine creatures of the past.
The Music Video, Before Music Television
On MTV’s 30th anniversary, explore the history of the music video, which stretches back to the late 19th century.
Tombs of the Apostles: Slideshow
As archaeologists announce the discovery of what they believe to be St. Philip’s tomb, find out where some of the other apostles are thought to have been buried.
In Search of “Don Quixote” Creator’s Lost Bones
Experts are scouring a Madrid convent for the remains of Miguel de Cervantes, hoping to reconstruct the author’s face and determine his cause of death.
Music Legends Who Lived Fast and Died at 27: Slideshow
On July 23, Amy Winehouse became the latest in a long list of musicians who died at 27.
