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Your destination for thousands of HISTORY Channel series and documentaries, commercial free.How the Kinetoscope Parlor Sparked Movie Theaters
How the Kinetoscope Parlor Sparked Movie Theaters
The First Kinetoscope Parlor Opens and Movie Theaters are Born
In 1894, two brothers opened NYC’s “Kinetoscope Parlor,” sparking the rise of movie theaters across America and the world.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.-Judy Garland
A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.-Jackie Robinson
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On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc rocks his first Bronx party, debuting a game-changing turntable move that electrifies the crowd.
For decades, experts believed they knew what caused the Hindenburg disaster. But there may be more to this story.
Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.
Marcelino Serna came to the U.S. as a undocumented immigrant, and within just a few years, became one of the country's bravest heroes.
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The 5-Day Work Week: How We Got Here
A 40-hour, five-day work week is now standard for full-time jobs in America, but that wasn't true until the 1930s.
The 1936 Sit-Down Strike That Shook the Auto Industry
Over 136,000 GM workers participated in the strike in Flint, Michigan that became known as 'the strike heard round the world.'
Minimum Wage in America: A Timeline
Since 1938, the U.S. federal government has established that workers are entitled to a base hourly wage. Which workers receive that minimum—and how much—has remained a political issue.
5 Latino-Led Labor Strikes That Championed Rights for American Workers
They had a profound effect on the massive world of American food production.
Congress passed legislation in 1894—amid a railroad workers' strike—to create the holiday honoring labor.
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.
Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its trails, lighthouses and Victorian charm tell a different story.
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on principles of religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.
Who's Making History
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Bodhana Sivanandan
The 10-year-old became the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster after besting 60-year-old grandmaster Peter Wells in the last round of the 2025 British Chess Championships.
Sue Bird
Basketball legend Sue Bird, a 13-time All-Star who led the Seattle Storm to four championships, became the first WNBA player honored by her franchise with a statue outside the club's arena.
KPop Demon Hunters
"KPoP Demon Hunters" became the first movie soundtrack to have four separate songs in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 100 concurrently. They were created by numerous artists.
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