Titanic was hailed as the world's fastest, most luxurious ship. What's more, it was proclaimed unsinkable. But on a moonless, frigid night, a brush with an iceberg resulted in disaster. Why did the Titanic sink? And why was it doomed from the start?
When you think of propaganda, Rosie the Riveter may come to mind. A lot of famous pieces of propaganda were created during World War II, but this covert practice of persuasion stretches as far back as ancient Rome.
When Gov. John White left Roanoke to gather supplies from England, he was astonished at what he found upon his return: nothing. The colonists were gone, their houses were gone and the only clue was a tree carved with the word "CROATOAN."
World War II ended in 1945, right? Some Japanese soldiers in the dense jungles of Pacific islands didn't get the memo. And because they adhered to a time-honored Samurai code of honor, it was hard to get these holdouts to stop fighting.
Travel space and time to explore our world’s regions and civilizations. The History section takes you across battlefields, into palaces and through the remote villages and growing cities that have created the world we see today.
From the mouth of the Nile River to the tip of Cape Town, explore African history, geography and cultures on the African history section. With maps, videos and incredible photographs, this channel provides a wealth of resources for learning about this expansive continent. See more »
For a general history of Asia, start with the Asian history section. This channel explores some of the monumental figures and events throughout Asian History. See more »
These two nations may be geographically distant from many parts of the world, but their history is as fascinating as any other. Explore the history of Australia and New Zealand in these articles. See more »
Central and South America have a rich and complicated history. Explore this part of the world and learn about important historical events and figures in this channel. See more »
No matter how knowledgeable you are about European history, there's always more to learn! Get an in-depth look at European history in these articles. See more »
From the southern tip of Florida to the Alaskan wilderness, explore North American history in-depth in the North American history section. See more »
The Polar History section contains information about the people that explored the furthest reaches of the globe. In this section, you can learn about some of the explorers that set out to find the ends of the Earth. See more »
Many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives, such as mathematics, democracy and even macaroni, date all the way back to ancient times. Look closer at the ancient world on the Ancient Civilizations Channel. See more »
History is written by a diverse set of individuals who offer their take on current events and politics. Explore some of the most important historians in the field. See more »
World wars and conflicts have shaped the course of history as countries stuggle to maintain a balance of power. In this section topics such as the Korean War, Vietnam and both World Wars are explored. See more »
Much of Easter Island's haunting past remains a mystery, though clues have surfaced about the people, their culture and their fateful decline. What's the real story?
Lewis and Clark's expedition changed the course of American history. Through their explorations, a new nation found its identity.
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