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May22
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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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St. Patrick’s Day on History.com
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the History.com team! We’ve got lots of great videos, articles, infographics and more to help you get into the holiday spirit. Check out the fun features below, and have a wonderful celebration this weekend! Bet ...
Deconstructing History
Did you know the Golden Gate Bridge contains 80,000 miles of wire, or that the Empire State Building has its own zip code? Our Deconstructed series breaks down the facts and figures behind history’s most famous places and things, brought to you in ...
Vikings: Sneak Peek
The word "Viking" has long been synonymous with brutality, terror and mystery, but these legendary warriors were much more complex than their mythical reputation suggests. HISTORY's new series Vikings, which premieres March 3, 2013, at ...
Hatfields & McCoys: Back in the News
It's the most famous family feud in American history. And now, 125 years after its end, a recent archeological find has put the Hatfield and McCoy families back in the spotlight. Last week, researchers announced the discovery of what they believe ...
Seasons Greetings from History.com
All of us here at History.com wish our fans a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. In that spirit, here's some of our favorite Christmas content for you to enjoy when you're done unwrapping your presents. Happy Holidays! Christmas by ...
Mankind The Story of All of Us: Week 5 Preview
The six-week television event Mankind The Story of All of Us continues this Tuesday at 9/8c. This week, we'll explore the monumental changes to industry, transportation and our daily lives brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Check out ...
Mankind The Story of All of Us: Week 3 Preview
The epic journey of Mankind The Story of All of Us continues this Tuesday at 9/8c. Among the topics covered this week is how money developed around the world. In that spirit, here's some of our favorite new content for this week. The Story of ...
Our Favorites on History.com
To celebrate the launch of our new blog, we’d like to share five of our favorite links on History.com. We’re especially proud of these features and think they represent the best of what our site has to offer. Check out the list below, and stay ...













