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Why Was This Ancient Chinese City Abruptly Abandoned?
More than 3,000 years ago, an ancient society in Sanxingdui buried thousands of strange artifacts—then vanished.
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The Wright Brothers' Sister Was the Secret to Their Success
Without their sister, Katharine, the Wright brothers may never have taken flight.
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Can You Pass This Extinct Animals Quiz?
Test your knowledge of extinct animals in this timed quiz!
Name That Suffragist!
Test your knowledge of famous American suffragists in this timed quiz.
Secret Societies Quiz
Test your knowledge of history’s most prominent secret societies in this timed quiz.
Time Machine: 1950s Quiz
Test your knowledge of 1950s trivia in this timed quiz.Now Streaming on HISTORY
HISTORY Honors 250
250 Objects That Tell the Story of America
These items reveal the nation’s character and its constant evolution.
250 Events That Shaped America
These pivotal moments changed how Americans live, work, create and govern.
250 People Who Shaped America
These changemakers include icons as well as architects of everyday life.
HISTORY Honors 250 Hub
Explore HISTORY videos and stories about America's 250th.Ancient Americas
This Little-Known Peruvian Civilization Built Pyramids as Old as Ancient Egypt’s
Caral was an architectural marvel—a 1,500-acre complex constructed by the oldest known civilization in the Western Hemisphere.
How Early Humans First Reached the Americas: 3 Theories
Did humans first set foot in the Americas after walking—or sailing or paddling by sea?
Ancient Native Americans Once Thrived in Bustling Urban Centers
One settlement in modern-day Illinois hosted a population of around 20,000, while another featured multiple-story buildings.
8 Ancient Wonders Across the Americas
These ancient landmarks offer insight into the civilizations of North and South America.
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts.
Providence Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.
