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A Guided Tour of Olympic Host Cities
Forty cities on four continents have hosted the Olympics since the first modern games were held in 1896.
Influential Irish of the Civil War
Battle after battle, the men of the Irish Brigade held the front lines. Under the guidance of strong leaders they encouraged a new sense of pride for Irish immigrants living in America (1:50)
Battle of Fair Oaks
In May of 1861, at the Battle of Fair Oaks, the men of the Irish Brigade gave their all to save the Union Army from disaster (3:12)
The Battle of Port Hudson
Five hundred passionate Civil War reenactors gather every year to live in period tents, wear costumes and play out every step of the little-known battle (2:31)
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)
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Immigration in the Empire State(3:09) |
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Save Wolf Lake(3:17) |
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The Secret to Superhuman Strength(3:20) |
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Massive Supercell in North Texas(1:55) |
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