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Native Americans confront the legacy of federal boarding schools designed to erase Indigenous culture and demand accountability for this historical injustice.
More than 70,000 Haitians fled to sea after a military coup in 1991, leading to their detention at Guantanamo Bay outside U.S. law.
Learn to make the Fort McHenry Flip cocktail, a classic American drink by Sean Kenyon.
Four prominent figures, including President John Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., faced significant turning points in their final year before their assassinations.
Many people remember Franco for defeating communism and providing stability in Spain.
Francisco Franco's regime in Spain intertwines with the Spanish Crown, revealing the complexities of his leadership and the lasting impact on the nation.
Frederick Douglass confronts the moral implications of Quakers purchasing his freedom.
A Neanderthal murder case highlights the broader implications of species disappearance, connecting ancient history to contemporary ecological challenges.
Chris Woolf shares Liberia's history, including Firestone's ties to the Warlord.
Napster, launched in 1999 by 18-year-old Shawn Fanning, revolutionized music access and sparked legal battles with the record industry over copyright issues.
Scotland's 20th-century history is explored through archival footage that highlights themes of love, loss, migration, and community resilience.
The importance of gathering intelligence is examined through various historical and contemporary contexts, highlighting its role in shaping global events and understanding.
The Wright brothers' invention remains the foundation of all propeller planes, with engines turning propellers to pull aircraft through the air.
The galley, France's 17th-century combat ship, revolutionizes close naval battles.
Learn to make General Pakenham's Revenge, a classic American cocktail by Chris McMillian.
General Pulaski leads a bold offensive against British forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1779.
For decades, Native American children were forcibly separated from their families, leading to ongoing efforts by communities to heal from this historical trauma.
Germanic tribes in ancient Europe transformed beer from a common beverage into a symbol of masculinity and cultural identity during their societal evolution.
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Participants learn to modify document-based activities, such as the Amendment Process: Ratifying the 19th Amendment, to better suit classroom needs.
These crystals are larger than people and found in a secret cavern, showcasing nature's wonders.
Roman gladiators were rock stars but often faced malnourishment and stress in childhood.
Gladiatorial games have a 1 in 9 death rate, challenging popular opinion on gladiators.
Arched bridges, from ancient Roman aqueducts to modern engineering marvels, illustrate significant advancements in architecture and structural design throughout history.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu around 2580-2560 BC, is examined for its construction techniques and cultural significance in ancient Egypt.
A miner in Serra Pelada processes crushed red rock over a mercury-coated copper plate, yielding only $32 worth of gold from his efforts.
More than 3,000 metric tons of gold are mined each year, with a third of that total coming from China, Russia, and Australia.
The Botafumeiro at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is showcased in this brief documentary.
Over 150 million years before the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Gorgonopsian was the Earth's most efficient carnivore, armed with serrated interlocking teeth.
Grace Hopper, often called the mother of computer science, invents the first programming language.
Thousands of soldiers from various Greek city-states, including noblemen and farmers, united to defend against the advancing Persian army.
Gustave Whitehead's contributions to aviation are examined, questioning whether he was a pioneering genius or merely a delusional dreamer in the field.
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Hannibal's military campaigns during the Second Punic War are examined through the lens of his signature maneuver, highlighting its significance in ancient warfare.
Learn about the Hanoi Hilton and its history in this episode of Prison Chronicles.
A house on the National Registry hid runaway slaves during the Underground Railroad.
Denis restores vintage trucks, highlighting the Daimler Company's first model from Germany in 1896.
Dimitrios Katsikis revives ancient Greek armor, showcasing his work in museums across Greece.
David Passaro is the only CIA contractor convicted in a torture-related case, facing charges for beating a detainee with a flashlight in 2004.
5.4 million teens reported trying e-cigarettes in 2019, prompting a public health crisis and a debate over the safety of vaping compared to smoking.
Henry Kissinger advises on U.S.-China relations and the need for restraint in American politics.
Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation in Tunisia sparks the Arab Spring in December 2010.
Phil Keoghan aims to fly one of Peter Jackson's 70 WWI planes in this exciting episode.
Over 60 dogs were buried in the ancient Egyptian cemetery at Hierakonpolis, indicating their important roles in hunting and protection.
Ulysses S. Grant surrounds Vicksburg, pushing its citizens to starvation during the Civil War.
