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The Uncivil Beginning of Arlington National Cemetery
At the end of the Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers were buried in Arlington. This laid the groundwork for a truly national cemetery (2:33)
Gladiator School
Before the gladiators battled, they were sent to specialized schools where they were fed and groomed for success in the fight (2:00)
How Dolley Madison Saved George Washington
As the British marched towards the White House, the first lady ordered a portrait of George Washington to be saved (2:41)
The Funeral Parade for the Last Veteran of the War of 1812
In 1905, New York City hosted a grand procession for the last living soldier of a war that ended 90 years earlier (2:41)
3-D Scanning: Bringing History Back to Life
Specialists are using new technology to unravel a mystery in the Smithsonian collections (2:18)
Five Common Historical Misconceptions Explained
Did Viking helmets have horns? Was Napoleon that short? Was the Roman Vomitorium real? (03:58)
The History of English in 10 Minutes
Narrated by Clive Anderson, this animated history lesson sheds light on how the English language came to be (11:34)
The Lost Map of the Hindenburg
Seventy-five years after the tragedy, a curator at the National Postal Museum made a discovery that shed new light on what happened to the doomed dirigible (02:57)
Footage of the Titanic Days Before the Disaster
This newsreel was likely shown at the time of the Titanic sinking (2:12)
The History of April Fools Day
When the French made a change in calendar systems, some found out late and a tradition was born (2:21)
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