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An iceberg ten times the mass of the Titanic was spotted 130 miles away by the steamship Californian, sending a warning message that went unheeded.
Forty-eight hours after leaving Vancouver, a microfilm of ship plans reaches the Admiralty in London, demonstrating the urgency of wartime communication.
Two sisters in Vietnam are separated by the war between North and South, relying on letters to maintain their connection for nearly 20 years after the fall of Saigon.
During the Vietnam War, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois airlifted an estimated 90,000 injured troops through its medical evacuation operations.
Nicolas Henry captures the lives of Maharajas' descendants and Indian traditions during his travels.
John Henry's legendary strength is highlighted in this episode hosted by William Shatner.
A historic expedition of nearly 2,000 miles was undertaken by black soldiers on bicycles from Missoula, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri, 125 years ago.
Food conservation efforts during World War I are examined through animated segments featuring Herbert Hoover and the Food Control Bill of 1917 at the U.S. Capitol.
British Harriers protect ships as Argentine Skyhawks attack during the Falklands War.
The south pool at the 9/11 Memorial stands in the footprint of the South Tower, representing the loss of life on September 11, 2001.
Foreign fighters, including 19-year-old Kapon, join Ukraine to resist the Russian invasion.
Dimitrios Katsikis revives ancient Greek armor in Spata, using self-made tools and simple materials to recreate historical artifacts.
LaserDisc, a pioneering format of physical media, is examined for its advanced technology and impact on home entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s.
On March 21, the sun creates a light phenomenon at Chichen Itza, symbolizing the descent of the god Kukulcan to Earth.
Fernand Meysonnier reflects on his life as France's last executioner and his 200 executions.
On June 4, 1944, American and Allied troops captured Rome, marking the first of the Axis capitals to fall during World War II.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's address from a Pacific Coast naval base to the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago accepted his fourth term nomination.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's September 3, 1939, broadcast expressed his commitment to maintaining American neutrality amid the escalating conflict following Germany's invasion of Poland.
Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the American public in a Fireside Chat on June 12, 1944, to promote the Fifth War Loan Drive during World War II.
Mardi Gras day features women dressed as baby dolls, adorned in satin dresses and carrying parasols, symbolizing freedom and identity in New Orleans.
Portable barracks are constructed from timber harvested in the southern United States and transported to France for military use during World War I.
Jockey Smith, a notorious Australian criminal, terrorized the country for three decades before being shot by police outside the Farmers Arms Hotel.
Six men were killed and five others wounded when an enemy airplane dropped bombs less than 10 feet away from soldiers in the front lines.
Rick pays $100 for a vintage toy train, which he later learns could be worth up to $5,000 after restoration and the creation of custom track.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's body is transported from Warm Springs, Georgia, to Washington, D.C., and later laid to rest in Hyde Park, New York.
John P. Mitchel's 1918 funeral procession in New York City, along with the burials of notable figures like Alexander Graham Bell and Adm. Perry at Arlington National Cemetery, is documented in silent film.
The history of the fur trade in Canada highlights its evolution from a pursuit of wild animal skins for European royalty to a significant component of the modern industrial economy.
Over 35,000 people live in Ganvié, a floating village on Lake Nokoué, where canoes replace roads and fishing shapes daily life.
Less than a week after the initial landings, Allied forces captured 10,000 German prisoners during the operations on the beaches of Normandy.
As many as 80,000 men, women, and children crossed from Spain under the leadership of Geiseric, marking a significant moment in the decline of the Roman Empire.
Brig Gen Frank Dorn awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to nine soldiers in Yunnanyi, China, while documenting the ruins of Lungling on November 10, 1944.
General Douglas MacArthur's 1951 parade in New York City featured a large crowd, police escorts, and a motorcade that included Mayor Vincent Impellitteri.
General Douglas MacArthur received a bronze oak leaf cluster from Secretary of War George Dern in 1930, recognizing his service as Army Chief of Staff.
At 17, Eugene "Gene Boy" Benedict enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on the frontlines of the Vietnam War for two years.
Immigration records from 1800 to 1957 at the National Archives are examined by specialists Katherine Vollen and Rebecca Crawford for genealogical research.
General Douglas MacArthur leads a combined sea and land force in a successful amphibious assault on the Admiralty Islands during World War II.
General John J. Pershing and the 1st Division receive a triumphant welcome in New York City, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Washington, D.C., in 1919.
The Nile River's historical and contemporary significance for Egypt is examined, highlighting tensions with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and water rights.
Kalpana Sahni from The Hindu profiles Georgia's rich history and the resilient spirit of Tbilisi, its capital, which has been destroyed and rebuilt many times.
Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German-American Bund, addressed a rally at Madison Square Garden in 1939, promoting American ideals and opposing perceived threats to the nation.
Wilma Peters organizes a 1,600-kilometer convoy from Frankfurt an der Oder to the Ukrainian border, delivering essential supplies to those affected by the war.
12 million views in 30 days for TikTok videos about Nazi crimes reflect a modern effort to keep Germany's history alive amid rising far-right sentiment.
250,000 inhabitants of Giúmri worked to restore their city after the 1988 earthquake, which left only a few buildings standing.
Glacier National Park in Montana, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Sequoia National Park are highlighted through tinted travelogues showcasing their landscapes and activities.
Paris served as the backdrop for the 1919 peace conference, featuring key figures such as President Woodrow Wilson, Premier Georges Clemenceau, and King George V.
Japanese-American recruits at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, undergo military training, including obstacle courses and artillery drills, during World War II.
This compilation explores ancient temples of gold and their possible extraterrestrial origins.
In 1944, a two-year-old boy with tuberculosis is cured through sanatorium care after a tubercle forms around the germs in his body.
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