What Bit, Bothered and Bugged Early American Settlers
The colonists weren't the only ones to settle the New World.
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The Most Popular Cars by Decade
The Most Popular Cars by Decade
The Top Selling Cars in Every Decade
Check out the most popular cars of every decade, from the Ford Model T to the Tesla Model S.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
Passion is the genesis of genius.-Galileo Galilei
Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. You can't hit what your eyes don't see.-Muhammad Ali
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Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.
Marcelino Serna came to the U.S. as a undocumented immigrant, and within just a few years, became one of the country's bravest heroes.
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Allied forces uncover valuable artworks and other treasures hidden by Nazi Germany, but one piece in particular has a more symbolic meaning.
Woodstock '69
Woodstock '69
Woodstock 1969: How a Music Festival That Should’ve Been a Disaster Became Iconic Instead
More than fifty years later, people are still trying to match the bizarre accident that was Woodstock ‘69.
The 8 Most Memorable Performances at Woodstock
Woodstock 1969 was plagued by stormy weather and technical problems, but it produced a string of musical performances that resonate a half-century later.
Woodstock, the Legendary 1969 Festival, Was Also a Miserable Mud Pit
To see the epic performances at Woodstock, attendees endured crowds, rain, minimal food and water—and lots of mud.
How Towns Around Woodstock Pushed to Cancel the Hippie Takeover
The iconic music festival faced massive resistance from local residents who feared an invasion of long-haired druggies in August of 1969.
The iconic music festival on August 15th, 1969, brought huge crowds and groundbreaking performances. But it almost never happened.
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.
Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its trails, lighthouses and Victorian charm tell a different story.
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on principles of religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.
Who's Making History
Who's Making History
Bodhana Sivanandan
The 10-year-old became the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster after besting 60-year-old grandmaster Peter Wells in the last round of the 2025 British Chess Championships.
Hafthor Bjornsson
The strongman, best known as "the Mountain" in HBO's "Game of Thrones," deadlifted 1,113 pounds, smashing his own 2020 world record of 1,104 pounds.
Sue Bird
Basketball legend Sue Bird, a 13-time All-Star who led the Seattle Storm to four championships, became the first WNBA player honored by her franchise with a statue outside the club's arena.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
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History Revealed
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