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Who Invented Air Conditioning?
The first air conditioner debuted in 1902, but multiple men contributed to the technology’s development.
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Tailgating’s Surprising Origins
History Shorts: Tailgating Started During a Civil War Battle
Before beer and barbecues, the first tailgate happened in 1861—on a Virginia battlefield during the First Battle of Bull Run.
This Day in History
Games!
Name the Year That World War II Event Happened
Test your knowledge of World War II’s major events.
On the Road: America’s Highways Quiz
Test your knowledge of America’s highway system in this timed quiz.
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.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.Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service
How the US Post Office Has Delivered the Mail Through the Decades
From stagecoach to pneumatic tube, the post office finds a way to get Americans their mail.
How Ben Franklin Established the US Post Office
Postal mail delivery became a vital communication line for the colonies—and then helped unite the newly independent United States.
When People Used the Postal Service to ‘Mail’ Their Children
In the early days of U.S. parcel service, there weren’t clear guidelines about what you could and couldn’t mail.
The Postal Strike That Became a National Emergency
The 1970 postal strike brought the nation to its knees.
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. Mondays at 8/7c; stream next day.
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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