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Prehistoric Hunters Built Stone Traps to Corner Prey

Prehistoric humans around the world figured out how to funnel game for easier kills.

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Sequoyah, shown here in 1825, developed a Cherokee syllabary in 12 years.

Native American History

How a Cherokee Leader Ensured His People’s Language Survived

The Man Who Helped Avert Nuclear Armageddon

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How—and How Much—Are US Presidents Paid?

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10 of History’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

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What Is the Most Iconic American Landmark?

Play our new bracket game and put the contenders—from the Grand Canyon to the Gateway Arch—head-to-head.

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The First Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor

Mary Edwards Walker was the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor, but her fight for recognition extended well beyond the war.

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Ceremonies during the dedication of the Vietnam Memorial

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The Amityville murders

Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupts in Colombia, burying more than 23,000

Darryl Dawkins breaks his first backboard

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Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.

-William Shakespeare

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The Curse of Oak Island

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd

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The Warfighters: Battle Stories

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The Proof Is Out There

Ancient Aliens: Origins

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Money, Money, Money

Inventions & Science

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Penny

Explore surprising facts about the one-cent coin, which recently ceased being minted.

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Are Freemason Symbols Hiding in Plain Sight?

Explore the myth that Freemason symbols are secretly embedded in objects and places around the world.

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The Hidden History of the Nickel

Explore the surprising history behind the evolution of the nickel.

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The 2008 Crash: What Happened to All That Money?

A look at what caused the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

How U.S. Currency Was Centralized

In 1838, U.S. Mint branches were opened across the country to fulfill the need for a centralized system of monetary exchange.

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Arts & Entertainment

Why Is Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' Significant?

Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey."

The Man Who Betrayed the Mafia

Follow the American Mafia from their early development in New York City neighborhoods through Prohibition, to the boom days of the 1950s.

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10 More Lost Civilizations You've Never Heard of

Discover the true story of ancient, but lesser known, civilizations like Nineveh, Catalhoyuk, and Tiwanaku, in this episode of History Countdown.

Inventions & Science

Flashback: America Loves Coffee

Coffee is one of America's favorite drinks. As shown in this caffeinated tribute, the 1960s were no exception.

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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History

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.

Rhode Island's Role in Sparking the Revolution

From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.

The Haunted History of Block Island

Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails and historic lighthouses tell a different story.

Roger Williams and the Founding of Providence Plantations

In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles–religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.

The Curse of Oak Island

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Rick and Marty Lagina and their team are back with the ultimate plan to solve the 230-year-old treasure mystery. New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c and stream the next day.

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