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Is the Island of Ithaca in ‘The Odyssey’ a Real Place?
The island of Ithaca exists—is it the place Homer described?
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Origins of the Odyssey
How the Odyssey May Have Influenced the Gospel of Mark
Surprising parallels link an ancient Greek epic to one of the earliest Christian narratives.
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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.Traveling Through History
Favorite Getaway Spots of Emperors, Queens and Presidents
Even famous leaders need some away time.
One of America’s First Travel Trends Was Dining at George Washington’s Home
Reverent tourists turned Mount Vernon into a bed & breakfast, burdening the Washington family for years.
Before the Green Book, These Resorts Offered Hidden Safe Havens for Black Americans
Black Americans could temporarily escape the Jim Crow laws at early vacation resorts that catered only to them.
Are We There Yet? A History of Popular Car Games
Amusements included the license plate game, I Spy and Mad Libs.
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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