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The True Story of the Real-Life Winnie-the-Pooh

A real-life black bear owned by a Canadian soldier serving in World War I inspired the famous children’s book.

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The 1946 Law That Put America’s Atomic Bombs Under Civilian Control

3 Leading Theories About Amelia Earhart's Disappearance

The Medieval Battle That Changed the Way You Talk

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Natural Disasters & Environment

The 1870s ‘Super El Niño’ That Killed Millions

How the Chile Pepper Changed Global Cuisine

Innovations We Still Rely on Today

8 Incredible Inventions of the Indigenous People of the Americas

From goggles to kayaks and more, discover eight incredible inventions by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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This Day in History

Games!

World War II Submarines Quiz

Test your knowledge of World War II Submarines in this timed quiz.

Famous Expeditions Quiz

Test your knowledge of famous expeditions in this timed quiz!

Haunted Legends and Lore Quiz

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

Time Machine: 1950s Quiz

Test your knowledge of 1950s trivia in this timed quiz.

Now Streaming on HISTORY

The Curse of Oak Island

Mountain Men

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Alone

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

The UnXplained

History's Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne

Swamp People

Ancient Aliens

Forged In Fire

Pawn Stars

Mysteries From Above

The UnXplained: Special Presentation

American Pickers: Best Of

Apple Season

Great Depression

Why People Sold Apples During the Great Depression

A historic surplus and a bright idea led to relief for thousands of unemployed men during the height of the Depression.

Who Was Johnny Appleseed?

The entrepreneur dressed in a coffee sack, donned a tin hat and traveled barefoot.

Did an Apple Really Fall on Isaac Newton’s Head?

Legend has it that a young Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he was bonked on the head by a falling piece of fruit.

Why Is New York City Nicknamed the 'Big Apple'?

The nickname has nothing to do with fruit production.

Apples Were Once As Good As Gold

In the colonial era, people used hard apple cider as payment.

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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Route 66: 101

A three-part journey into the epic 1928 footrace that helped make Route 66 an American icon.

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Route 66: 101—The Bunion Derby Begins

Route 66: 101—Andy Payne Crosses America

Route 66: 101—The Highway Becomes a Legend

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