How the Secrets of an Ancient Greek ‘Computer’ Were Revealed
The 2,100-year-old Antikythera Mechanism was pulled from a shipwreck and shocked researchers with its sophisticated capabilities.
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8 Incredible Roman Technologies
8 Incredible Roman Technologies
8 Incredible Roman Technologies
All roads lead to Rome - and so do these tech trees! From the newspaper to the vending machine, these are 8 amazing Roman technological innovations, in this episode of History Countdown.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.-Socrates
Basically, I have been compelled by curiosity.-Mary Leakey
Korean War
Korean War
What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the U.S. Get Involved?
The Cold War conflict was a civil war that became a proxy battle between the superpowers as they clashed over communism and democracy.
Why Are North and South Korea Divided?
Why Korea was split at the 38th parallel after World War II.
Why Stalin Supported the Start of the Korean War
Communist North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 with the approval of Joseph Stalin and the promise of backing from China.
The Symbolism Behind the Korean War Memorial's 19 Statues
The 19 steel statues in the Korean War Memorial represent both a literal, and symbolic tribute to those who fought in 'America's Forgotten War.'
Soldiers returned home to a population that was largely disinterested in the war effort.
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HISTORY Shorts
HISTORY Shorts
We love apples! And in the colonial era, we loved them so much, we used hard apple cider as payment.
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From naked athletes to foot-only races, these are 10 surprising facts you didn’t know about the ancient Olympics.
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A camping trip in 1903 might be the most influential in history! John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt spent three nights in Yosemite. Muir would convince Roosevelt to protect Yosemite, paving the way for a National Park Service.
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From its bullpen origins to becoming a cultural icon, find out how the shredded bubble gum designed for baseball players changed the candy industry forever.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
Jack Black
Black's 34-second song from ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is the shortest to ever chart the Billboard Hot 100.
Lucy Guo
The AI Founder is now considered the world's youngest self-made woman billionaire.
John Cena
The wrestler claimed the WWE Championship for a record 17th time, becoming the most decorated in WWE history.
Kevin Costner's The West
Kevin Costner's The West
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Delve into the epic history of the American West and how the desperate struggle for the land still shapes the America we know today. The series premieres Memorial Day at 9/8c and streams the next day.
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