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Was Noah's Flood Based on a Real Ancient Disaster?
Cuneiform tablets reveal that Noah-like flood stories circulated in Mesopotamia centuries before the biblical account.
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A Presidential Ghost
The President Who Refused to Leave the White House
Abraham Lincoln died in 1865, but some say he never left the White House. From eerie premonitions of his own death to ghostly sightings during national crises, could the 16th president still be watching over America?
This Day in History
Games!
Time Machine: 1950s Quiz
Test your knowledge of 1950s trivia in this timed quiz.
Lost Cities Quiz
Test your knowledge of lost cities throughout history in this timed quiz.
Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Lewis and Clark expedition in this timed quiz.
Constitutional Amendments Quiz
How well do you know the U.S. Constitution’s amendments?Now Streaming on HISTORY
Prehistoric Life
Going Paleo: What Prehistoric Humans Actually Ate
How does our modern take on the Paleo diet compare to what our ancestors actually ate?
9 Ways Stone Age Human Ancestors Were Like Us
Early humans may have been primitive—but they had some sophisticated habits and tastes.
When Did Humans First Discover Dinosaurs?
The first known illustration of a dinosaur bone is from 1677. The man who wrote about it thought it might belong to a giant.
How Early Humans Survived the Ice Age
Our human ancestors' big, creative brains helped them devise tools and strategies to survive harsh climates.
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
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Route 66: 101
A three-part journey into the epic 1928 footrace that helped make Route 66 an American icon.
