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At Expo 67 in Montreal, the "Indians of Canada" pavilion presents First Nations artifacts alongside placards detailing the impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples.
More than 24,000 letters reached Senator Raymond E. Willis's office regarding the Lend-Lease Bill, with 20,3592 constituents opposing it.
Infantry soldiers train at Camp Grant, Camp Meade, Camp Hancock, and Fort Humphreys, with a parade of Camp Upton soldiers in New York City.
In the dense forests of India, the Siddi people, descendants of African slaves, have maintained their unique cultural identity for over 500 years.
Land Of No Hope highlights the struggles during the Angolan Civil War and its impact on refugees.
In 1942, wartime newsreels document China's response to Japanese aggression during World War II, highlighting military efforts and civilian resilience.
Families in Kosovo share personal stories of loss and survival from the 1998-1999 conflict, highlighting the ongoing effects of trauma in their communities.
On July 8, 1972, pilot Steve Ritchie leads a flight of four F-4 Phantoms on a mission to protect B-52s from MiG attacks over North Vietnam.
Rome’s emperor orders a major renovation of the Colosseum to demonstrate his power.
Windsor Castle, the longest-serving royal palace in Europe, showcases its opulent State Rooms through an exclusive tour led by curator Kate Heard.
NASA's Dawn spacecraft captured images of a three-mile-tall pyramid on the dwarf planet Ceres, raising questions about extraterrestrial life.
Dillon S. Meyer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, discusses the relocation of 110,000 Japanese-Americans to ten centers across seven states in 1943.
1,500 years ago, Roman troops were fed meals like stuffed kidneys and honey cake, prepared using ancient cooking techniques in a recreated kitchen.
Suffragist Inez Milholland campaigns tirelessly for women's voting rights in 1916 until a doctor's revelation alters her path.
Two AIM-7e Sparrow Missiles fired by Colonel Robin Olds miss their target, but a single AIM-9 Sidewinder successfully destroys a MiG-21 in a dramatic aerial battle.
From around 1200 BC, the eastern Mediterranean experienced a catastrophic collapse, with many cities and settlements violently destroyed during this period.
Alcatraz Island, known for housing notorious criminals like Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, is explored for its escape attempts and hidden treasures.
Iran, under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Saudi Arabia, a hereditary monarchy, maintain a rivalry that influences the Middle East's geopolitical dynamics.
Nineteen-year-old Haida Hamza returns to Baghdad University, expressing feelings of helplessness amid looting and the presence of new military authority.
A fleet of 120 Viking ships led by Thor guest arrived on the Irish coast in the 830s, marking a significant shift in Ireland's history.
Ancient Athens serves as a focal point for examining the origins and limitations of democracy, highlighting the exclusion of women and slaves from political participation.
Adolf Hitler is often mistakenly credited with inventing Germany's Autobahn, which actually originated from earlier road projects in the Weimar Republic.
Medieval Europe is often perceived as lacking hygiene, yet historical records reveal sophisticated practices in personal cleanliness and waste management.
Human dietary practices are examined through the historical significance of meat consumption, from early ancestors in the African savannah to modern industrial farming.
Local legends in Garmisch, Germany, fuel treasure hunters' quests for a rumored Nazi gold hoard, while residents recount their finds of historical artifacts.
Archaeologists estimate that moving a single T-shaped pillar at Gobekli Tepe required a team of 50 men an entire week.
Israel, established in 1948, continues to navigate complex relationships with the Palestinian territories and neighboring Arab states amidst ongoing conflict.
Israel's legal immigration channel for Ukrainian Jews, established after the 2022 Russian invasion, contrasts sharply with the experiences of non-Jewish Ukrainians.
The 355-kilometre Green Line, established in 1949, serves as a boundary between Israel and the West Bank, highlighting tensions from Israeli settlements and Palestinian access.
37 billion eggs were produced in the United States during World War II, as farmers faced increased demands for wartime food production.
Italian munitions manufacturing during World War I is depicted through the processes of forging gun barrels, assembling airplane motors, and launching submarines.
Italy, the first European country to face a significant COVID-19 outbreak, experienced stark regional differences in pandemic impact, reflecting its historical trends in fascism and migration.
Jake makes a daring climb to rescue his dog from a mountain lion in this episode.
A 500-pound bomb from a kamikaze Zero aircraft detonates on the USS Enterprise, causing the largest explosion in the ship's history.
The USS Enterprise leads a powerful task force into the South China Sea in January 1945.
Scenes from Tokuna Shima, Kakeroma Shima, Amami Oshima, Kikaigi Shima, and Kotokara Shima document Japanese airfield installations in the Ryukyus Islands.
More than 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry were relocated from the West Coast during World War II due to fears of espionage and sabotage.
In 1789, George Washington had to beg Thomas Jefferson to serve as secretary of state, setting the stage for a fierce rivalry with Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson plans to buy the Port of New Orleans, impacting the economy and territory.
Jesse James and his gang are rumored to have hidden $2 million in gold, prompting an investigation into the possible locations of this legendary treasure.
Captain Reid will travel over 2,000 miles from Montreal to Jamaica in a jet that can carry 137 passengers, illustrating the speed of modern aviation.
John F. Kennedy's five-year campaign for the presidency transformed modern political strategies, particularly through the innovative use of television to engage voters.
On April 12, 1961, the Soviets launched Yuri Gagarin, the first person to orbit the Earth, intensifying the U.S. space race under President John F. Kennedy.
Kennedy faces the Cuban Missile Crisis after nuclear weapons are placed near Florida.
In 1980, Jiang Qing, aged 66, stood trial in Beijing, accused of counter-revolutionary crimes after her husband Mao Zedong's death in 1976.
John Cooper reports from a Navy cruiser on September 22, 1944, detailing the first landing of U.S. troops on the island of Palau.
In March 2020, John Lewis returned to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, reflecting on his lifelong commitment to civil rights and voting equality.
John Quincy Adams is featured for his unusual request to fund an 1800s expedition exploring deep beneath the earth's surface in this episode.
