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17 Key Figures Who Defined the Gilded Age: Photos

The Gilded Age was an era of vast fortunes, immense power and fierce opposition.

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Playlist: Legends of Sports History

Watch full-length documentaries about legendary athletes, rivalries and defining moments.

An Ancient Mystery

Who Killed Alexander the Great?

Show: History's Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne

Alexander the Great conquered one of the largest empires in history, only to die suddenly at the age of 32. Explore the enduring mystery surrounding his final days and the theories that continue to divide historians.

This Day in History

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Explore famous ghosts, haunted places, Spiritualism, attempts to contact the dead and the legends that have kept supernatural stories alive.

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Halloween Quiz

Test your knowledge of Halloween's history in this timed quiz.

Mythical Monsters Trivia

Test your knowledge of mythical monsters in this timed quiz.

Haunted Legends and Lore Quiz

Test your knowledge of history's haunted legends in this timed quiz.

Time Machine: Great Depression

Test your knowledge of life during the Great Depression in this timed quiz.

At the Ballot Box

5 Midterm Elections That Changed America

Midterm elections are held on even-numbered years between presidential elections. These 5 midterms flipped control of Congress.

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.
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