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History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.

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Eras & Ages

### Eras & Ages

From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.

- Prehistory

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Culture & Tradition

### Culture & Tradition

The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.

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Science & Innovation

### Science & Innovation

The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.

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Prehistory

## The Lascaux Paintings: 5 Facts About the Stunning Cave Art
#### The discovery of the Lascaux cave in France helped prove that Stone Age humans could be great artists—and technological innovators.

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21st Century

#### 5 Ways September 11 Changed America

European History

#### How the World War I Era Broke Down the British Aristocracy

U.S. Government and Politics

#### Why the US Department of War Has Changed Names Through History

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## The Wonders of Aztec Aqueducts

### The Wonders of Aztec Aqueducts

The Aztecs built an expansive system of aqueducts that supplied water for irrigation and bathing.

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### Lascaux cave paintings discovered

1953#### John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island

1993#### New floating bridge opens in Seattle; I-90 stretches from coast to coast

1992#### Mae Jemison becomes first Black woman in space

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## September 11

21st Century

## September 11: Photos of the Worst Terrorist Attack on US Soil
#### Images show devastation during the 2001 terror attacks, and the tragic aftermath.

### What Was Flight 93’s Target?

When the plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, it was 20 minutes flying time from the nation's capital.

### How the Design of the World Trade Center Claimed Lives on 9/11

After the jets hit, stairwells became the sole means of escape for thousands of WTC occupants. But design choices hampered full evacuation—and made the descent even more harrowing.

### 5 Books You Can Read to Honor the Heroes of 9/11

Firefighters. First responders. Ordinary citizens. Even canines.

### The Ferryboat Captain Who Saved Lives on 9/11

On 9/11, NYC ferry Captain Richard Thornton joined others in rescuing 500,000+ people by boat from Manhattan to safety.

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Arts & Entertainment### The Birth of Hip Hop

On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc rocks his first Bronx party, debuting a game-changing turntable move that electrifies the crowd.

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Great Depression### The Truth of the Hindenburg Disaster

For decades, experts believed they knew what caused the Hindenburg disaster. But there may be more to this story.

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Inventions & Science### How Harley-Davidson Transformed Motorcycles Forever

Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.

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World War I### When an Undocumented Immigrant Became a War Hero

Marcelino Serna came to the U.S. as a undocumented immigrant, and within just a few years, became one of the country's bravest heroes.

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U.S. States### Inside Newport's Gilded Age Mansions

Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.

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U.S. States### Rhode Island's Role in Sparking the Revolution

From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.

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U.S. States### The Haunted History of Block Island

Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its trails, lighthouses and Victorian charm tell a different story.

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U.S. States### Roger Williams and the Founding of Providence Plantations

In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on principles of religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.

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