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Mysteries of History
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Some ancient architectural achievements still have modern archeologists stumped as to how they were created. Check out some famous places around that the world that are historical mysteries.
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Deconstructing History: Brooklyn Bridge
Deconstructing History: Brooklyn BridgeVideo Clip (1:56)
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One of New York’s most famous landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge transports 120,000 vehicles and 4,000 pedestrians every day.
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Deconstructing History: Grand Canyon
Deconstructing History: Grand CanyonVideo Clip (1:37)
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Explore the geological history of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Deconstructing History: The Pentagon
Deconstructing History: The PentagonVideo Clip (2:17)
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With 17.5 miles of corridors and a total floor area of 6.6 million square feet, the Pentagon is a military complex like no other.
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Deconstructing History: The Vatican
Deconstructing History: The VaticanVideo Clip (1:53)
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Did you know the Vatican is the smallest nation-state in the world? Get all the facts and figures.
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Deconstructing History: Grand Central Terminal
Deconstructing History: Grand Central TerminalVideo Clip (2:56)
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Grand Central Terminal is one of America's busiest train stations, with over 700,000 people passing through it every day. Find out more about this iconic landmark.
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Deconstructing History: American Flag
Deconstructing History: American FlagVideo Clip (2:07)
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Why does the American flag have 13 stripes? Get all the facts and figures on "Old Glory."
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Deconstructing History: Empire State Building
Deconstructing History: Empire State BuildingVideo Clip (1:59)
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The world-famous Empire State Building is a symbol of New York City and one of the world's most popular tourist attractions.
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Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's Cathedral
Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's CathedralVideo Clip (2:15)
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Get the facts on this iconic New York City landmark.
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Deconstructing History: Ireland
Deconstructing History: IrelandVideo Clip (2:21)
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From Ireland's national symbol to its average beer consumption, get the facts on the Emerald Isle.
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Deconstructing History: White House
Deconstructing History: White HouseVideo Clip (1:35)
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It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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Deconstructing History: Buckingham Palace
Deconstructing History: Buckingham PalaceVideo Clip (2:46)
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Did you know that Buckingham Palace has a helipad and a lake? Get the facts and history behind the Queen's official London residence.
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Deconstructing History: Taj Mahal
Deconstructing History: Taj MahalVideo Clip (2:38)
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Originally built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb his wife, the Taj Mahal remains an architectural marvel of the modern world.
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Deconstructing History: Big Ben
Deconstructing History: Big BenVideo Clip (2:15)
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Did you know that Big Ben is the main bell inside London's famous clock tower, not the tower itself? Find out more about one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
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Deconstructing History: Ellis Island
Deconstructing History: Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:39)
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For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
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Deconstructing History: Golden Gate Bridge
Deconstructing History: Golden Gate BridgeVideo Clip (3:23)
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Get the facts about one of the world's most beautiful bridges.
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Deconstructing History: Great Wall of China
Deconstructing History: Great Wall of ChinaVideo Clip (2:15)
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It took millennia to build, but today the Great Wall of China stands out as one of the world's most famous landmarks.
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Deconstructing History: Hoover Dam
Deconstructing History: Hoover DamVideo Clip (3:20)
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Did you know that the Hoover Dam supplies electricity to more than 20 million people? Get all the facts on this marvel of engineering.
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Deconstructing History: Eiffel Tower
Deconstructing History: Eiffel TowerVideo Clip (2:15)
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Originally intended as a temporary installation, the Eiffel Tower has become one of the most enduring symbols of France and the industrial age.
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Deconstructing History: North Pole
Deconstructing History: North PoleVideo Clip (1:36)
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Ever wonder how many miles it is from the North Pole to the South Pole? Take a journey to the northernmost point on earth to uncover this and other facts and figures of the Far North.
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Deconstructing History: Statue of Liberty
Deconstructing History: Statue of LibertyVideo Clip (1:29)
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How many steps are there to the crown of the Statue of Liberty? Find out that and other facts and figures about America's most recognizable symbol of freedom.
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Deconstructing History: Titanic
Deconstructing History: TitanicVideo Clip (1:57)
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Everyone knows the Titanic was big, and we have the hard numbers to prove it. Discover what made it a supersized ship.
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Deconstructing History: Samurai
Deconstructing History: SamuraiVideo Clip (2:35)
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The Samurai were fearsome warriors whose traditions of honor and discipline live on in the study of jujitsu and kendo today.
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Deconstructing History: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Deconstructing History: Tyrannosaurus RexVideo Clip (1:25)
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Known as the "king of the tyrant lizards," T-Rex was one of the largest carnivores of all time.
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Deconstructing History: Berlin Wall
Deconstructing History: Berlin WallVideo Clip (2:27)
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For 30 years, the Berlin Wall was the defining symbol of the Cold War, separating families and keeping the people from jobs and opportunity in the west.
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Deconstructing History: Alamo
Deconstructing History: AlamoVideo Clip (2:47)
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It has become the site and symbol of the battle for Texan independence, but there is much more to the story. Find out why Americans will always remember the Alamo.
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Deconstructing History: Colosseum
Deconstructing History: ColosseumVideo Clip (1:38)
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Completed in 80 A.D., Rome's Colosseum has been the site of celebrations, sporting events and bloodshed. Today, it's a major tourist attraction, playing host to 3.9 million visitors each year.
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Deconstructing History: Mayflower
Deconstructing History: MayflowerVideo Clip (2:35)
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How many people were on the Mayflower? And how long did it take for them to get to Plymouth? Get the facts.
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Deconstructing History: Mount Rushmore
Deconstructing History: Mount RushmoreVideo Clip (1:38)
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Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore symbolizes freedom and hope for America. Get the facts about this national treasure.
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Deconstructing History: Pompeii
Deconstructing History: PompeiiVideo Clip (2:17)
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It was nearly wiped out during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. What is left of this ancient city and will Vesuvius erupt again? Uncover the lost city of Pompeii.
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Deconstructing History: Spartans
Deconstructing History: SpartansVideo Clip (2:06)
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Ten-thousand strong, the Spartan army was highly skilled and technologically advanced for its time.
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Deconstructing History: The Great Pyramid
Deconstructing History: The Great PyramidVideo Clip (1:31)
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Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza weighs 6.5 million tons? Get the facts on what makes this ancient wonder a true architectural marvel.
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Deconstructing History: The Acropolis
Deconstructing History: The AcropolisVideo Clip (2:36)
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Built over 2500 years ago, the Parthenon remains one of the most visited archeological sites in the world.
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Deconstructing History: Aircraft Carriers in Vietnam
Deconstructing History: Aircraft Carriers in VietnamVideo Clip (1:31)
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U.S. forces relied heavily on aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War to assist in the air war strategy.
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Deconstructing History: Huey Helicopters in Vietnam
Deconstructing History: Huey Helicopters in VietnamVideo Clip (1:30)
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The UH-1 "Huey" helicopter became a symbol of U.S. combat forces in Vietnam.
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Deconstructing History: Cu Chi Tunnels
Deconstructing History: Cu Chi TunnelsVideo Clip (1:29)
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Find out more about the elaborate network of underground tunnels used as hideouts, living quarters and supply routes for the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
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Deconstructing History: Vietnam
Deconstructing History: VietnamVideo Clip (1:30)
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Discover facts, figures and history about Vietnam.
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