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General Fu Hao leads an army of professional soldiers and recruited village women in the Shang Dynasty.
Hitler's physician, Theodor Morell, dispenses intense uppers to German soldiers in battle.
Jacob Collins works on a self-portrait drawing, focusing on proportions and psychological interest.
The B-17, developed by Boeing, transforms aerial warfare for the U.S. Army Air Corps after WWI.
A letter penned by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour on November 2, 1917, led to the creation of the State of Israel and nearly a century of conflict.
In 1977, Glenn Burke raised his hand to celebrate Dusty Baker's 30th home run, leading to the spontaneous creation of the high five in baseball.
Custer's Last Stand occurs on June 25, 1876, in the Little Bighorn Valley against Sitting Bull's forces.
In 1778, George Rogers Clark led a force of about 175 men down the Ohio River to seize British-controlled outposts in Indiana.
In 1346, a Mongol army laid siege to the Crimean port city of Caffa for over two years before retreating due to an unknown disease.
Francis Scott Key writes the national anthem during the British army's attack in Baltimore.
Lawrence of Arabia's tactics in the Great Arab Revolt redefine guerrilla warfare methods.
In the 1890s, the bicycle craze in America provided women with a reliable means of travel, challenging societal norms and influencing fashion choices.
Arthur Bruel and Anthony Loffredo share a unique friendship centered on body modification.
In 1972, Bill Pickett became the first Black man inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame for his role in developing steer wrestling.
The Black Death pandemic of the 14th century profoundly influenced European culture, public health, and societal structures, shaping modern society's foundations.
Scipio Africanus uses cunning strategies to defeat Hannibal in the Punic War.
Chef Sean Sherman avoids colonial ingredients like beef, wheat flour, and dairy, focusing instead on wild game and indigenous agricultural varieties.
Mary Ross was the only female engineer at Lockheed Skunk Works, where she calculated the feasibility of ballistic missiles during the Cold War.
More than 30,000 Union soldiers were crammed into a Confederate prison camp in Andersonville, Georgia, designed for only 10,000, leading to severe overcrowding and disease.
Mark Twain is America's first celebrity, known for capturing the public's imagination.
Copper is vital for constructing The Great Pyramid in ancient Egypt and its transport to Cairo.
The video reveals how the National Anthem originated from a raging battle in Maryland.
References to Alexander the Great's tomb end around 391 AD, coinciding with the rise of Christianity and the destruction of pagan sites in Alexandria.
Britain's finest actors read World War 1 poetry, remembering the war's impact and sacrifices.
The video highlights how the invention of numbers 0-9 transformed calculations in Europe.
Khufu's legacy as the Great Pyramid's builder shapes Egypt's tourism for millennia.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican-American War, reshaping U.S.-Mexico relations.
Watch the full documentary on North and South Korea's propaganda conflict and balloon launches.
The Berlin Wall becomes a fortified barrier with a deadly Death Strip and Czech Hedgehogs.
In 1974, a packet of gum became the first item purchased using a finalized UPC barcode system, marking a significant shift in retail technology.
In 1895, Paul Boyton opened Sea Lion Park in Coney Island, introducing a new way for Americans to enjoy amusement rides.
Watch Ancient Aliens Fridays at 9/8c on HISTORY to learn about the first known civilization.
In 1885, architect William Le Baron Jenney used iron and steel to construct the Home Insurance Building, the first skyscraper, reaching 10 stories high.
Neapolis thrives as a Roman trading hub, known for its fish sauce production and trade.
Watch The UnXplained on Fridays, hosted by William Shatner, about the Freemasons in the Revolution.
The French and Indian War highlights the territorial conflicts in North America between Britain and France.
The war in Ukraine exacerbates global hunger and unrest, revealing vulnerabilities in the food system and the ongoing crisis despite export agreements.
In 1848, the discovery of gold by John Sutter and James Marshall in California sparked a gold rush that accelerated the state's admission to the Union in 1850.
The Great Pyramids may be hiding something more than just tombs, according to Ancient Aliens.
A fleet of 190 Ottoman vessels, including 138 galleys, arrived off the coast of Malta on May 18, 1565, marking the start of the Great Siege.
During the Civil War, battlefield injuries often lead to amputations and infections among Southern Troops.
Toy Machine and Corey Duffel highlight punk skating culture in this engaging short video.
Hedy Lamarr and composer George Anthiel filed a patent for a radio-controlled torpedo guidance system during World War II that led to modern Wi-Fi technology.
After Cannae, Quintus Fabius Maximus takes drastic measures to restore calm in Rome.
In Flanders, Belgium, Battlefield Tours highlight the significance of visiting war graves, as Tony Webb takes his 83-year-old father to honor his fallen comrades.
NASA's rigorous testing protocols and the challenges faced by astronauts were crucial in achieving the historic Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.
The Vinland map's authenticity is questioned after a dealer showed it, revealing hidden signs.
In 1536, after nine years in the wilderness, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and three other survivors walked into Culiacán, Mexico, as changed men.
