Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day Prayer (3:37)
In a national radio broadcast on June 6, 1944, as 160,000 Allied troops land in Normandy in an attempt to liberate France, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks America to join him in a prayer.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day Prayer
Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day PrayerAudio Clip (3:37)
Audio Clip (3:37)
In a national radio broadcast on June 6, 1944, as 160,000 Allied troops land in Normandy in an attempt to liberate France, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks America to join him in a prayer.
Videos (14)
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Hamilcar Barca and the Punic Wars
Hamilcar Barca and the Punic WarsVideo Clip (3:56)
Video Clip (3:56)
Hamilcar Barca, father of the great Carthaginian general Hannibal, meets with disaster during a campaign in the Punic Wars.
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Hannibal the Child Soldier
Hannibal the Child SoldierVideo Clip (3:27)
Video Clip (3:27)
As a child, Hannibal swore an oath to destroy Rome, a task he pursued with a vengeance as Carthage's most feared general.
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Hannibal Crosses the Alps
Hannibal Crosses the AlpsVideo Clip (3:22)
Video Clip (3:22)
A surprising innovation may have helped the Carthaginians cross the snow-covered terrain of the Alps.
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Hannibal Ambushes the Romans
Hannibal Ambushes the RomansVideo Clip (3:50)
Video Clip (3:50)
Employing a masterful strategy, Hannibal ambushes Roman forces during the Second Punic War.
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Hannibal's War Elephants
Hannibal's War ElephantsVideo Clip (3:25)
Video Clip (3:25)
Hannibal had more than 80 elephants at his disposal to intimidate his enemies on the battlefield, but they were a logistical nightmare for the army.
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Hannibal's Bloody Tactics
Hannibal's Bloody TacticsVideo Clip (3:00)
Video Clip (3:00)
Hannibal's brutal tactics enforced loyalty among his troops and power over his enemies.
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Hannibal's Dangerous Alliances
Hannibal's Dangerous AlliancesVideo Clip (3:30)
Video Clip (3:30)
In order to stand against the powerful Roman forces in the Second Punic War, Hannibal must rely on alliances that may also mean his downfall.
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Hannibal Masters Chemistry
Hannibal Masters ChemistryVideo Clip (4:16)
Video Clip (4:16)
Hannibal's crossing of the Alps is an iconic moment in ancient history, but was chemistry the secret to his success?
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The Death of Hannibal
The Death of HannibalVideo Clip (3:31)
Video Clip (3:31)
Hannibal spends his final years on the run from Rome, but will never surrender.
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The Fall of Rome
The Fall of RomeVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
Musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis sings about the factors that brought down an empire.
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D-Day Documented by Newsreel Cameras
D-Day Documented by Newsreel CamerasVideo Clip (8:56)
Video Clip (8:56)
Footage of the historic D-Day invasion from the United News. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 the day on which the Invasion of Normandy began. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Rome's Ancient Highways
Rome's Ancient HighwaysVideo Clip (1:34)
Video Clip (1:34)
During the 700 years of Rome's dominance, ancient Romans built 53,000 miles of roadway.
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Deconstructing History: Colosseum
Deconstructing History: ColosseumVideo Clip (1:38)
Video Clip (1:38)
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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The Roman Coliseum
The Roman ColiseumVideo Clip (1:46)
Video Clip (1:46)
The Roman Coliseum inspired the design of many modern sports stadiums.
Photo Galleries (2)
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Roman Leaders and Emperors
Roman Leaders and Emperors(12 Photos)
12 Photos
Examine some of Ancient Rome's most influential leaders and emperors, and discover how they affected this great empire.
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Roman Architecture and Engineering
Roman Architecture and Engineering(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Examine some of Ancient Rome's most spectacular achivements in architecture and engineering, from the Colosseum, to aqueducts, to giant amphitheatres.
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