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

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?

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.-George Washington
We are poor… but we are free. No white man controls our footsteps. If we must die…we die defending our rights.-Sitting Bull

Frontier People

6 Legendary Mountain Men of the American Frontier

Find out more about the lives of six adventurers who made their mark on the American frontier.

David McCullough discusses the challenges faced by America's earliest pioneers as they braved harsh conditions to settle westward.

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HISTORY Shorts

Arts & Entertainment

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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Inventions & Science

The ice cream cone is one of America’s favorite treats, but it was actually a happy accident that gave us this beloved dessert.

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander History

It's 1914 and visitors to the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco are about to have their fortunes told—by a cookie.

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Inventions & Science

Love it or hate it, the beer can is an iconic part of American culture. But there was a time when the beer can was almost made extinct.

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Who's Making History

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Connie Francis

The singer's 'Pretty Little Baby' achieved viral fame on TikTok and newfound popularity—63 years after its original release.

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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.

A selfie captured by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars, showcasing its robotic arm and dusty, rocky Martian terrain in the background.

Perseverance Rover

NASA's Perseverance Rover captured the first visible-light auroras on Mars, a phenomenon previously only theorized.

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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