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Why Did the Titanic Sink? The Reasons Behind the 1912 Disaster
High speeds, a wrong turn, weather conditions and lack of binoculars all contributed to one of the worst maritime tragedies.
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The Photo That Inspired Earth Day
Earthrise: The Photo That Energized Environmentalism and Inspired Earth Day
The famous Earthrise photo, taken during the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, is an image that very nearly didn’t exist. The circumstances that led to it were a feat of invention, innovation and human ingenuity.
This Day in History
Who Said It?
The days, months and years eventually reveal, like a Polaroid, a clear picture of how significant events and decisions ultimately shape our lives.
-Hoda Kotb
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The Dust Bowl
What Happened on Black Sunday?
The Dust Bowl’s worst storm blotted out the sun and terrified the Great Plains’ already struggling population.
The Real Story Behind the ‘Migrant Mother’ Photo
Uncovering the woman behind the famous Depression-era photograph.
How the Dust Bowl Made Americans Refugees in Their Own Country
As left the drought-ravaged Midwest, American-born migrants were viewed as disease-ridden intruders who sponged off the government.
7 Withering Droughts That Changed Human History
From ancient Egypt and Maya to the Dust Bowl, take a look back at some of history’s most devastating droughts.
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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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