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Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight savings time, when clocks "spring forward or fall back," has been controversial since it was first proposed in 1895.
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Playlist: Legends of Sports History
Watch full-length documentaries about legendary athletes, rivalries and defining moments.An Ancient Mystery
Who Killed Alexander the Great?
Show: History's Greatest Mysteries with Laurence FishburneAlexander the Great conquered one of the largest empires in history, only to die suddenly at the age of 32. Explore the enduring mystery surrounding his final days and the theories that continue to divide historians.
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Explore famous ghosts, haunted places, Spiritualism, attempts to contact the dead and the legends that have kept supernatural stories alive.
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Halloween Quiz
Test your knowledge of Halloween's history in this timed quiz.
Mythical Monsters Trivia
Test your knowledge of mythical monsters in this timed quiz.
Haunted Legends and Lore Quiz
Test your knowledge of history's haunted legends in this timed quiz.
Time Machine: Great Depression
Test your knowledge of life during the Great Depression in this timed quiz.At the Ballot Box
5 Midterm Elections That Changed America
Midterm elections are held on even-numbered years between presidential elections. These 5 midterms flipped control of Congress.
Elections in Colonial America Were Huge, Booze-Fueled Parties
From rum to cakes to rowdy parades, election day was a time for gathering and celebration.
Early Absentee Voting in America Dates Back to the Civil War
U.S. armed forces have long used the mail to cast their ballots from the front lines.
Voting Rights in America: A Timeline
Through the decades, the right to vote in U.S. elections has seen massive expansion and change.
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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.
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