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Influential Native American Leaders Throughout History

Since the arrival of European settlers, leadership for America’s Indigenous peoples has disproportionately involved fighting to exist.

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How—and How Much—Are US Presidents Paid?

How Danny Trejo’s Love of History Turned Him Into an Accidental Explorer

The Death-Defying Challenges of Military Logistics in Iraq

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The Man Who Helped Avert Nuclear Armageddon

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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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U.S. Immigration Employee Waves Goodbye

Ellis Island closes

Seymour Hersh breaks My Lai Massacre story

Scott Peterson convicted of murder

First recorded meteor shower in North America

Who Said It?

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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Mountain Men

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The Warfighters: Battle Stories

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The Proof Is Out There

Ancient Aliens: Origins

The Green Way Outdoors

Veterans Day

Observances & Traditions

Veterans Day 2025

Veterans Day is a U.S. public holiday honoring military veterans that is observed annually on or around November 11.

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What Is the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

Both honor U.S. military personnel—but the holidays arose for different reasons.

Veterans Day Quotes

14 Quotes Honoring US Veterans

Tens of millions of Americans have served in the armed forces since the country’s founding. Read quotes by and about U.S. servicemembers.

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Why the Poppy Is a Remembrance Symbol

The Remembrance Day symbolism of the poppy started with a poem written by a World War I brigade surgeon who was struck by the sight of the red flowers growing on a ravaged battlefield.

Agustín Ramos Calero, the Most Decorated Hispanic Veteran

Agustín Ramos Calero is the most decorated Puerto Rican and Hispanic Veteran of World War II. Over the course of his 21 years of service, he earned the nickname "One Man Army."

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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.

Ancient Middle East

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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