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What Happened to the People of Easter Island?
The giant statues of Rapa Nui inspired a legend of civilization collapse. The truth might be one of societal endurance.
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The History of Soccer
The Evolution of the Soccer Ball
Find out more about how we make soccer balls, from the early days using inflated pig bladders to today’s vulcanized rubber balls.
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Revisiting Stonewall
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.
7 LGBTQ+ Uprisings Before Stonewall
The 1969 Stonewall Riots marked a historic turning point for gay rights, but several smaller uprisings preceded Stonewall as LGBTQ+ communities pushed back against harassment and inequality.
How the Mob Helped Establish NYC’s Gay Bar Scene
The Stonewall Inn was controlled by the Genovese crime family.
How Activists Organized the First Gay Pride Parades
When the police raided the Stonewall Inn in 1969, the riots that ensued sparked a global movement.
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.
