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Who Cleaned Up After Woodstock ‘69?
Yasgur's farm looked like a 'war zone,' but months later, all the garbage was gone.
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An Epic Cross-Country Race
Route 66: 101—The Bunion Derby Begins
In 1928, an unknown Cherokee farm boy joins a brutal cross-country footrace designed to promote Route 66, risking his life for a prize that could save his family’s land.
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Secret Societies Quiz
Test your knowledge of history’s most prominent secret societies in this timed quiz.
Name That Explorer!
Test your knowledge of explorers in this timed quiz!
Time Machine: 1950s Quiz
Test your knowledge of 1950s trivia in this timed quiz.
Which Landmark Was Built First?
Correctly identify which building, structure or bridge was created first in this timed quiz.Now Streaming on HISTORY
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.Money, Money, Money
How the Gold Standard Contributed to the Great Depression
A number of complex factors helped to create the conditions necessary for the Great Depression, including adherence to the gold standard.
Why Is American Currency Green?
“Greenbacks” were so named because of the ink.
The Euro: How a Common Currency Helped Europe Achieve Peace
Born in the ashes of World War II, the currency used by 21 European countries went into effect on January 1, 1999.
8 Things You May Not Know About American Money
Explore eight surprising facts about American money.
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts.
Providence Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.
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