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U.S. Presidents

Where Did George Washington Live During His Presidency?

George Washington is the only U.S. president who hasn’t lived at the White House.

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How Levittowns Shaped the Look of the Suburbs

6 Key Women in the Bible: From Eve to Mary Magdalene

Space Exploration

Behind the Photo: Apollo 8's 'Earthrise' Over the Moon

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When Was the Last US Military Draft?

How Deaf Protesters in 1988 Changed Perceptions of Disability—and US Law

Yogis on Aging

Have These Yogis Discovered the Secret to Defying Aging?

In Varanasi, India, it is believed that certain divine beings have been able to defy aging through the power of meditation.

This Day in History

Who Said It?

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

-Edwin Hubble

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The Curse of Oak Island

Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny

Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

History's Greatest Warriors

History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe

History's Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne

The Proof Is Out There

History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames

Swamp People

The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition

American Pickers

Pawn Stars: Best Of

Go West!

7 Myths of the American West, Debunked

Pop culture portrayals obscure a much more complex story.

5 Expeditions That Redrew America's Map

After Lewis and Clark's famed journey, these other explorers set out to document what lay beyond the frontier.

The Rugged Trades That Drew Settlers to the American West

A better life awaited—people hoped—as miners, ranchers and more.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Old West

Explore 10 true stories of the Wild West, some of them stranger than fiction.

Heroism of the Pioneers

David McCullough discusses the challenges faced by America's pioneers.

HISTORY Shorts

History’s Most Extravagant (and Expensive) Weddings

The average U.S. wedding costs five figures, but that’s nothing compared to the sums spent on history’s most extravagant nuptials.

Duke Kahanamoku: The Olympian Who Popularized Surfing

Duke Kahanamoku was not only a five-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, but he also helped bring global mainstream popularity to the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing.

How Yosemite’s Half Dome Became the Most Iconic Rock in America

Discover how Yosemite’s Half Dome rose from a massive granite formation to one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the United States.

European History

The Savage Power of the Vikings

From Scandinavia, the Vikings emerged as a ruthless force, striking vulnerable targets with unmatched brutality and becoming some of the most feared warriors of the Middle Ages.

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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History

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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.

The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.

Inside Newport's Gilded Age Mansions

Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.