7 Myths of the American West, Debunked
Pop culture portrayals obscure a much more complex story.
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The History Behind Memorial Day
The History Behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day's Civil War Origins
Memorial Day's origins start in the years following the Civil War, founded by an army, but maybe not the one you'd expect.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.-Maya Angelou
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.-George Washington
Fallen Heroes
Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
One of the Earliest Memorial Day Ceremonies Was Held by Freed African Americans
At the close of the Civil War, people recently freed from slavery in Charleston honored fallen Union soldiers.
The Symbolism Behind the Korean War Memorial's 19 Statues
The 19 steel statues in the Korean War Memorial represent both a literal, and symbolic tribute to those who fought in 'America's Forgotten War.'
How Many Were Killed on D-Day?
Allied military leaders knew that casualties could be staggeringly high. Historians are still calculating the toll.
Take a look at the holiday honoring America's fallen heroes.
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HISTORY Shorts
HISTORY Shorts
Dorothea Lange captured the reality of the Great Depression in the faces of those who struggled most.
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A lone wolf inmate with dreams of writing crime novels becomes the star of his own breakout from a historic Mississippi prison farm.
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Some of the 20th century's most important inventions—computers, transistors, satellites—were pioneered at Bell Labs. But these scientists also delved into the creative, and their research in computer-generated films and music would set the foundation for an entire future of media.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
Kenton Cool
The British climber scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for most ascents of the mountain by a non-Sherpa.
Perseverance Rover
NASA's Perseverance Rover captured the first visible-light auroras on Mars, a phenomenon previously only theorized.
Lisa Lu
At 98, the actress known for her roles in 'The Joy Luck Club' and 'Crazy Rich Asians' became the oldest person honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kevin Costner's The West
Kevin Costner's The West
Coming Soon
Delve into the epic history of the American West and how the desperate struggle for the land still shapes the America we know today. The series premieres Memorial Day at 9/8c and streams the next day.
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