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What Inspired the Cyclops, Sirens and Other ‘Odyssey’ Monsters?
Homer's creatures drew on centuries of oral tradition, geography and mysteries of the natural world.
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The History of Soccer
Before Jerseys, Caps and Knickerbockers Were Soccer's Uniform
Discover how colored caps and knickerbockers gave way to today’s traditional numbered jerseys and shorts.
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Games!
Mythical Monsters Trivia
Test your knowledge of mythical monsters in this timed quiz.
History of the Bicycle Quiz
Test your knowledge of the history of the bicycle in this timed quiz.
Play our World War II Codebreakers Quiz
Test your knowledge of World War II Codebreakers in this timed quiz.
Play our Ancient Rome Quiz
Test your knowledge of Ancient Rome in this timed quiz.Now Streaming on HISTORY
HISTORY Honors 250
250 Objects That Tell the Story of America
These items reveal the nation’s character and its constant evolution.
250 Events That Shaped America
These pivotal moments changed how Americans live, work, create and govern.
250 People Who Shaped America
These changemakers include icons as well as architects of everyday life.
HISTORY Honors 250 Hub
Explore HISTORY videos and stories about America's 250th.Destination Disney
7 Things You May Not Know About Walt Disney
The entertainment legend was no stranger to failure.
8 Tech Innovations That Have Fueled Disney’s Rise
From Technicolor to Animatronics to Droids in Training, Disney artists and engineers have continually broken new creative ground.
How Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Elevated Animation to New Heights
The Disney animation team spent three years, $1.4 million—and nearly 2 million separate paintings—in making its first feature-length film.
Disneyland’s Glitch-Filled Opening Day
Look back at the problem-plagued unveiling that some park employees dubbed “Black Sunday.”
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.
Providence Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.
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