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Converted Yachts vs. Nazi Submarines: The DIY Fleet of WWII

A ragtag 'Hooligan’s Navy' defended America’s shores in WWII.

The image shows a Navy anti-aircraft gun crew at battle stations as a Coast Guard auxiliary schooner passes silently by during a patrol. This interaction highlights the close collaboration between Coast Guard and Navy forces during WWII operations.

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National Guard with Rifles During Riot

U.S. Constitution

The 10th Amendment Was Created to Check Federal Power

Portrait of Anne Bronte

European History

The Brontë Sisters' Brilliant Careers—and Tragically Short Lives

U.S. Marine Corps female drill instructors stand at parade rest.

Women’s History

Women in the US Military: Timeline

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Which American Invention Changed Daily Life the Most?

Play our new bracket game and put the contenders—from the lightbulb to the zipper to the credit card—head-to-head.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities.

How Devil’s Tower Got Its Name

How Devil’s Tower Got Its Name

Devil's Tower is one of the most recognizable features of the American landscape, but not everyone agrees on what it should be named.

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Columbus In New World

Columbus reaches the “New World”

Nikita Khrushchev allegedly brandishes his shoe at the United Nations

Thomas Jefferson composes an extraordinary romantic letter

Conscientious objector awarded Medal of Honor

Who Said It?

I believe it is in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown. The only true failure would be not to explore at all.

-Ernest Shackleton

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Why People Sold Apples During the Great Depression

A historic surplus and a bright idea led to relief for thousands of unemployed men during the height of the Depression.

Selling Apples during the Great Depression

Johnny Appleseed on a postage stamp.

Who Was Johnny Appleseed?

The entrepreneur dressed in a coffee sack, donned a tin hat and traveled barefoot.

Did an Apple Really Fall on Isaac Newton’s Head?

Legend has it that a young Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he was bonked on the head by a falling piece of fruit.

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Why Is New York City Nicknamed the 'Big Apple'?

The nickname has nothing to do with fruit production.

Apples Were Once As Good As Gold

In the colonial era, people used hard apple cider as payment.

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Mysteries & Folklore

The U.S. Government's Zombie Apocalypse Plan

Learn more about Counter-Zombie Dominance, the Pentagon's plan in case of a zombie apocalypse.

Inventions & Science

Flashback: America Loves Coffee

Coffee is one of America's favorite drinks, even going back to the country's earliest days. As shown in this caffeinated tribute, the 1960s were no exception.

Origins of Language

When did early humans first develop spoken language?

Inventions & Science

How Harley-Davidson Transformed Motorcycles Forever

Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.

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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History

Inside Newport's Gilded Age Mansions

Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.

Rhode Island's Role in Sparking the Revolution

From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.

The Haunted History of Block Island

Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails and historic lighthouses tell a different story.

Roger Williams and the Founding of Providence Plantations

In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles–religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.

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