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Great Emigration departs for Oregon, 1843
A massive wagon train, made up of 1,000 settlers and 1,000 head of cattle, sets off down the Oregon Trail from Independence, Missouri. Known as the "Great …
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On what would have been the publisher’s 150th birthday, here are eight things you should know about William Randolph Hearst.

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On the 50th anniversary of the closing of America’s most infamous prison, explore 10 surprising facts about Alcatraz.

8 Things You May Not Know About the California Gold Rush
On the 165th anniversary of the discovery at Sutter’s Mill, check out 8 facts you may not know about the California Gold Rush.

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A burglar who struck the Oakland Museum this week is the latest thief to target artifacts relating to California’s historic Gold Rush.
Q&A With David Talbot, Author of ‘Season of the Witch’
Find out about David Talbot’s new book, which focuses on San Francisco between 1967 and 1982, and enter for a chance to win a copy.
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As San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th birthday, explore six surprising facts about this modern marvel of engineering.
The Renegade Roots of Hollywood Studios
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