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Firsthand Accounts of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 American, British and Canadian troops executed the largest amphibious landing in history. Five veterans share their stories from that day.
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Ancient Curse Tablets
Curse Tablets: The Greeks' and Romans' Dirty Little Secret
Ancient Greeks and Romans left behind more than knowledge—thousands of eerie "curse tablets" reveal a darker side of their legacy.
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Who Said It?
Art is how we decorate space; music is how we decorate time.
-Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Pride
How Gay Culture Blossomed During the Roaring Twenties
During Prohibition, gay nightlife and culture reached new heights—at least temporarily.
The 1930s Athlete Who Broke the Gender Barrier
Zdeněk Koubek had already set a record in the women’s 800-meter dash, when he announced in 1935 that he was going to be living as a man.
Women Got ‘Married’ Long Before Gay Marriage
Boston marriages offered an alternative for women who didn’t want to depend on men.
The Revolutionary War Hero Who Was Openly Gay
Baron Friedrich von Steuben was known for his bravery and the discipline and grit he brought to the American troops.
World War II with Tom Hanks
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts. New episodes Mondays at 8/7c.
Where the US Industrial Revolution Began
In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.
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