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When Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong Were Nearly Stranded on the Moon
Aldrin saw a broken-off circuit breaker switch lying on the floor of the lunar module and "gulped hard."
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AI’s Early Years
The Video Game Origins of AI
In 1959, AI and machine learning pioneer Arthur Samuel devised the Samuel Checkers-playing Program. This was one of the first instances of successful self-learning programs in the world, and a clear insight into the power and future of AI.
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Time Machine: 1950s Quiz
Test your knowledge of 1950s trivia in this timed quiz.
Which Landmark Was Built First?
Correctly identify which building, structure or bridge was created first in this timed quiz.
Mythical Monsters Trivia
Test your knowledge of mythical monsters in this timed quiz.
Name the Year That World War II Event Happened
Test your knowledge of World War II’s major events.Now Streaming on HISTORY
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
Explore HISTORY videos and stories about America's 250th.The Great Outdoors
The 5 Deepest Lakes in the US
Only five U.S. lakes, most of them in the mountainous West, descend more than 1,000 feet into the watery depths.
What Outdoor Recreation Looked Like in Ancient Egypt
A 3,000-year-old fresco from an accountant's tomb depicts hunting, fishing and outdoor feasting.
How War Drove the First Person to Hike the Whole Appalachian Trail
Earl Shaffer, who had seen heavy combat and lost his best friend in WWII, set off as the first thru-hiker in 1948.
How Frontier Scouts Helped Settle the American West
Guides like Daniel Boone and Kit Carson used hard-won knowledge of the land to lead explorers, settlers and soldiers into unfamiliar territory.
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts.
Providence Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.
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