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Ken Burns on how the American Revolution "turned the world upside down"
Ken Burns on why the American Revolution was a "big deal in world history" 01:45. The American Revolution was one of the most ...
As the United Nations turns 80, some key moments in its history
There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations at its headquarters in New York and at ...
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The History of the World in Seven Snails - Smithsonian Voices
The History of the World in Seven Snails. For National Snail Day, museum research fellow Melissa Betters explores the mollusks’ notable nature. Melissa Betters. May 29, 2025.
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Explore the History of the Planet With David Attenborough at This New Immersive Experience in London
"Our Story With David Attenborough" at the Natural History Museum is a 50-minute program that explores humankind's role in ...
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The 'Cuckold Flag': The Strange History of the World's Weirdest Battle Ensign
No one knows what became of Horatio Cary, but they remember his battle flag. For those not in the know, a “cuckold” can have a couple of meanings.
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Truman engaged in ‘largest airstrike in the history of the world’ from an aircraft carrier, top admiral says
WASHINGTON — The USS Harry S. Truman and its strike group launched the “largest airstrike in the history of the world” from an aircraft carrier during recent operations near Somalia, the ...