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What Happened at the Stonewall Uprising?
The June 1969 riots at New York City's Stonewall Inn marked a raucous turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Here's a timeline of how it unfolded.
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How a Wrong Turn Started World War I
Archduke Ferdinand's assassination caused the outbreak of World War I, but what caused the assassination itself? It may have been something as simple as a wrong turn.
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7 Historic Ice Cream Parlors in the US
These ice cream shops have been serving scoops, frozen custard or gelato for more than a century.
How Beachwear Paved the Way for Women Wearing Pants
Some of the earliest versions of socially acceptable women's pants were worn by women vacationing on the beach.
The Extra-Long History of the Hot Dog
From ancient Roman sausage to Nathan's Coney Island hot dog, the history of tubular meat may stretch back millennia.
The Killer 1911 Heat Wave That Drove People Insane
Railway tracks buckled, people slept in parks, hundreds died, while others tried to die as the heat and humidity became unbearable.
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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