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Why the Date of Pompeii’s Destruction Is Still Debated
Archaeological discoveries have raised questions about whether Mount Vesuvius erupted in the summer or autumn of A.D. 79.
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Haunted History
No One Escapes Alcatraz, Not Even the Dead
Alcatraz was built to hold America’s most dangerous criminals, but some say its dead never escaped. From phantom footsteps to haunted cells, do the spirits of inmates and guards still linger inside the prison known as The Rock?
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Name That Ancient Landmark!
Test your knowledge of ancient landmarks in this timed quiz.
World War II Submarines Quiz
Test your knowledge of World War II Submarines in this timed quiz.
Famous Expeditions Quiz
Test your knowledge of famous expeditions in this timed quiz!
Haunted Legends and Lore Quiz
Test your knowledge of history's haunted legends in this timed quiz.Now Streaming on HISTORY
End of the Revolutionary War
7 Hard-Fought Battles That Helped Win the American Revolution
While the British were often better equipped and trained, these events proved critical in ultimately securing Americans' victory in the war.
How an Enslaved Man-Turned-Spy Helped Secure Victory at the Battle of Yorktown
James Armistead provided critical intel to the Continental Army as a double agent during the Revolutionary War.
5 Ways the French Helped Win the American Revolution
The Marquis de Lafayette was only the beginning.
How the US Came Out on Top in the Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 formally ended the American Revolutionary War. American statesmen Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay negotiated the peace treaty with representatives of King George III of Great Britain.
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.
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Route 66: 101
A three-part journey into the epic 1928 footrace that helped make Route 66 an American icon.
