BOSTON - JANUARY 1: A molasses tank collapsed and caused widespread damage in Boston's North End in January 1919. The incident is commonly referred to as the Great Molasses Flood. (Photo by The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Smoke pours from the Cocoanut Grove night club during the fire of Nov. 28, 1942 in the Back Bay section of Boston. (Credit: AP Photo)

A participant of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City, which dates back to 1762, marches down 5th Avenue with an Irish flag. (Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Explosions At 117th Boston MarathonBOSTON - APRIL 15: Two explosions went off near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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Immigration, the movement of people living in one country into another country, is a fundamental aspect of human history, though it was as controversial hundreds of years ago as it is today.

Immigration

In the Roaring Twenties, a surging economy created an era of mass consumerism, as Jazz-Age flappers flouted Prohibition laws and the Harlem Renaissance redefined arts and culture.

Roaring Twenties

Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.

Crime

Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

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The Revolutionary War waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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Natural disasters and changes in the environment, such as global warming, the San Francisco Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the Galveston Hurricane, the Krakatoa eruption and others, have profoundly shaped human history. Explore both the sudden and long-term impacts of natural and human-made disasters.

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How Stereotypes of the Irish Evolved From ‘Criminals’ to Cops

The Tragic Story of America’s Deadliest Nightclub Fire

What is Patriots’ Day?

The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

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Three people killed, hundreds injured in Boston Marathon bombing

Notorious Boston mobster Whitey Bulger is arrested

Ted Williams becomes last MLB player to hit .400

First Boston Marathon held

Ted Williams hits home run in last major league at-bat

Red Sox win first championship since 1918