U.S. History
All the major chapters in the American story, from Indigenous beginnings to the present day.
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From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.
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The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.
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The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.
On April 12, 1981, NASA launched the first space shuttle into orbit.
Dr. Farouk El-Baz, an Egyptian American scientist and geologist, played a crucial role in helping NASA plan the Apollo program.
Author Charles Fishman talks about secret recordings between JFK and NASA administrators.
Author Charles Fishman discusses how the Apollo 11 astronauts almost didn't bring a flag to the moon.
Why did JFK promise to put a man on the moon? Was it just to beat the Soviets? Learn about the events that led to the creation of the Apollo Program.
