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What’s Inside the Oldest Known Time Capsule in America?
Historic coins were among the priceless objects found inside a copper box buried in Boston in 1795.
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A Far-Out Flag
Apollo 11: They Almost Forgot the American Flag
Author Charles Fishman discusses how the Apollo 11 astronauts almost didn't bring a flag to the moon.
This Day in History
Who Said It?
The regrets of yesterday and the fear of tomorrow can kill you.
-Liza Minnelli
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World Cup
5 Unforgettable World Cup Moments
Who could forget Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in 1986 or Geoff Hurst’s controversial score for England in 1966?
Remembering the 1950 Miracle on Grass
The United States pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports on June 29, 1950.
Why Do Some People Call It Soccer?
Most of the world knows the sport as fútbol. Why doesn’t the United States?
World Cup History: The Soccer Tournament From 1930 to 2026
From its 1930 debut to present day, explore the history of the FIFA World Cup, including its origins, winners and defining moments.
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.
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