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History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren
Before Jerseys, Caps and Knickerbockers Were Soccer's Uniform
Discover how colored caps and knickerbockers gave way to today’s traditional numbered jerseys and shorts.
History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman
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Why Line Formations Dominated 18th-Century Battles
Uncover the reasons behind centuries of line warfare, how battlefield tactics evolved and what brought the era of fighting in lines to an end.
Mistakes That Made America: Superglue
What do you do with superglue that instantly sticks to everything?
Juneteenth and Civil Rights
In the 1960s, Civil Rights Leaders brought the celebration of Juneteenth back into American life.
Your Birthday in History: June 18th
Find out some birthday facts for June 18th when people play two truths and a lie.
History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames: Natural Disasters
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.
