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The Roman Legacy of Triumphal Arches
First erected as freestanding monuments in ancient Rome, triumphal arches have long projected glorified narratives of history and power.
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The History of Soccer
How Stadiums Became Soccer's Biggest Business
Although arenas have existed since ancient Greece and Rome, soccer stadiums were not yet a thing when the sport became popular in the 1880s.
This Day in History
Who Said It?
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
-Aristotle
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Father’s Day
The Man Who Inspired Father’s Day Was a Single Dad and a Civil War Vet
William Jackson Smart was a twice-married, twice-widowed father of 14 children.
How Religion Shaped the Earliest Father’s Day Celebrations
Long before church services helped introduce Father’s Day to the American public, Catholics were observing St. Joseph’s Day.
Father’s Day: The History and Controversy of the National Holiday
Americans have been honoring their dads since the early 20th century.
The Best and Worst Dads of All Time
This Father’s Day, we bring you five men who exemplify some of history’s finest parenting—along with five others you’ll be glad you never had to call Dad.
World War II with Tom Hanks
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts. New episodes Mondays at 8/7c.
Where the US Industrial Revolution Began
In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.
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