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5 Turning Points in LGBTQ+ History
From the underground activism of the 1920s to a landmark Supreme Court victory in 2015, explore five defining moments in LGBTQ+ history.
How America Became a Global Superpower After WWII
Uncover how America rose from isolationism to global superpower after WWII, shaping the modern world through economic growth, policy and international influence.
Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny: Mind Games
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The Food That Built America: Movie Theater Munchies
The Chain of Failures That Caused the Chernobyl Explosion
On April 26, 1986, a routine safety test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant spiraled into the worst nuclear disaster in history. But the explosion wasn't caused by a single mistake—it was a series of catastrophic mistakes.
Mistakes That Made America: Ice Cream Cones
A makeshift solution at a crowded fair, when a vendor runs out of dishes and rolls a waffle into a cone, unexpectedly transforms how ice cream is served, turning a moment of improvisation into one of the most iconic treats in the world. But what's the real truth behind the legendary story?
History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren
How Anti-Mexican Racism in L.A. Caused the Zoot Suit Riots
Learn how media bias and anti-Mexican racism contributed to the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles in 1943.
In Search Of: Time Travel
The History of Nuclear Power: Weapons, Energy and Fear
Uncover the fascinating journey of nuclear technology, from its origins and weapons to its transformative impact on energy, medicine and global security.
