The Stunning Evolution of the Telephone Since 1876: Photos

Phones have transformed since Alexander Graham Bell’s first call. Sprawling box sets and rotary dials led to push buttons and smartphones.

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World War II with Tom Hanks

Preview: World War II with Tom Hanks

See what’s to come in the new series, World War II with Tom Hanks, premiering Monday, May 25th at 8/7c and streaming the next day.

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Peace is the only battle worth waging.

-Albert Camus

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Hula: What Are the Origins and Meanings of the Dance?

At one point outlawed, hula endures as a powerful form of Hawaiian cultural expression.

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The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.

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