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Surviving History: The Gallows | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the history of hanging as a method of execution. See various techniques…
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Surviving History: The Rack | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the torture rack. The crew of the Scare Factory gives the history of the…
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Surviving History: The Pendulum | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the execution pendulum. This giant bladed pendulum swung back and forth…
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Surviving History: Halifax Gibbet | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the halifax. The halifax was an early version of the guillotine or…
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Surviving History: Tread Wheel | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the treadwheel, also known as the treadmill. It was originally used in…
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Surviving History: Brazen Bull | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the brazen bull. This execution device was created in 560 BC in Greece as a…
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Surviving History: The Joust | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the history of jousting. Jousting is a sport where armed men ride on horses…
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Surviving History: Pressed to Death | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the execution method of being pressed to death. The victim would be placed…
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Surviving History: Battering Ram | Video
In this Surviving History video clip learn about the battering ram. A battering ram was used in ancient times to knock down…
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Ancient History | Topic
Today's world owes an immense debt to the mighty civilizations of antiquity, from the Greeks and Romans to the Maya and Aztecs.
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Byzantine Empire | Topic
The eastern half of the Roman Empire, centered in Constantinople, survived as the Byzantine Empire for nearly 1,000 years after the fall of Rome.
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H2 | Topic | H2
Welcome to H2, where information is entertainment.
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9/11: Ten Years Later | Topic
Explore videos, interactives, photo galleries, articles and audio clips relating to 9/11 attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.
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Virginia | Topic
One of the 13 original U.S. states, Virginia is a hub of government and technology activity.
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British History | Topic
British history stretches back to prehistoric times and reflects the region's far-reaching influence.
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Ancient Greek Democracy | Topic
Although it lasted only two centuries, Athenian democracy would become one of ancient Greece's most enduring contributions to the modern world.
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New York | Topic
New York is a land of many contrasts, featuring the largest American metropolis as well as rural areas and nature preserves.
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Dark Ages | Topic
The Dark Ages (476 AD-800 AD)were an early medieval period of western European history.
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Santa Claus | Topic
The man we know as Santa Claus has a history all his own.
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1918 Flu Pandemic | Topic
The flu or influenza pandemic of 1918 to 1919, the deadliest in modern history, infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide and killed some 20 million to 50 million.
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D-Day | Topic
On June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, the Allies invaded Normandy, France, in the largest amphibious assault in history.
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Donner Party | Topic
In the winter of 1846-1847, nearly 90 pioneers headed for California were trapped in the snowbound Sierra Nevada, where many of them resorted to cannibalism to survive.
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New Mexico | Topic
Despite the traditionally agrarian nature of the state, New Mexico has become increasingly urbanized in recent years.
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American History | Topic
Explore the history of the United States from the colonial period to modern-day America.
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History of the Holidays | Topic
Holidays bring people together, commemorate historic events and usher in the seasons. Discover the history behind the holidays.
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Massachusetts | Topic
One of the 13 original colonies, and birthplace of the Revolution, Massachusetts is rich with historical significance
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Georgia | Topic
The largest of the U.S. states east of the Mississippi River and the youngest of the 13 former English colonies, Georgia was founded in 1732.
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Tennessee | Topic
Tennessee, the 16th state, has a rich musical history in Nashville and Memphis.
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Washington, D.C. | Topic
Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States, is home to the federal government and many notable monuments.
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California | Topic
The most populous state in the U.S., California joined the union in 1850.
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Pennsylvania | Topic
Centrally located on the Eastern Seaboard, Pennsylvania is one of the 13 original American colonies.
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Ohio | Topic
Ohio is one of the smallest U.S. states west of the Appalachian Mountains but ranks near the top in population.
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Wisconsin | Topic
The 30th U.S. state, Wisconsin is the nation's leading dairy producer.
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Illinois | Topic
The 21st member of the union, Illinois lies within both the old industrial belt and the fertile agricultural heart of the U.S.
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Texas | Topic
Texas occupies the south-central segment of the country and is the largest state in area except for Alaska.
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Sitting Bull | Topic
Sitting Bull was the Lakota Indian chief under whom the Sioux tribes united in their struggle for survival on the North American Great Plains.
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Westward Expansion | Topic
The westward expansion of the United States is one of the defining themes of 19th-century American history.
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Florida | Topic
Florida, which joined the union in 1845, is known for its tourism industry, orange crop and warm climate.
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Louisiana | Topic
Admitted to the Union in 1812, Louisiana owes much of its complex personality to its geographic position.
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Oregon | Topic
Admitted as the 33rd state in 1859, Oregon is known for its forests and quality of life.
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History of Photography | Topic
Photography, part art part science, is the process of creating a still image via light exposure to a sensitive surface.
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Kentucky | Topic
Kentucky was admitted as the 15th state of the union and was the first west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Black History Month | Topic
Black History Month celebrates the contributions of African Americans to American history and culture.
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Women's History Month | Topic
In the United States, March is Women's History Month, a time for celebrating the diverse and historic accomplishments of women.
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Valentine's Day | Topic
This holiday celebrates love, romance and the story of St. Valentine.
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Mexico | Topic
A country rich in history, tradition and culture, Mexico is made up of 31 states and one federal district.
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Famous Leaks in U.S. History | Topic
Throughout U.S. history, leaks have shaped public opinion and public policy, raising vital questions about the role of the press and the people's right to know.
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Famous Firsts in American Women's History | Topic
American history has been full of pioneering women who made great strides in science, politics, sports and art.
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History of War | Topic
Fought over resources, land or ideological differences, wars have continued to redraw the world map.
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Sally Hemings | Topic
Considerable evidence now suggests that Thomas Jefferson had a longstanding intimate relationship with one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, and that he fathered several of her children.
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