American Originals: Crunch Time Premium
The chip's out of the bag: Learn how our favorite snack food sprouted from an act of revenge 150 years ago and became a symbol of American culture.
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Lewis and Clark’s Excellent Adventure Premium
In 1803, two Virginians prepared to boldly go where no Americans had gone before. Follow the Corps of Discovery on its history-making expedition with our bicentennial guide.
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The Wayback Machine: A Super Idea Premium
Seventy years ago, two Cleveland teenagers dreamed up Superman — and a new kind of hero.
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Then and Now: All About Oscar Premium
How the Academy Awards grew from a small, inconspicuous banquet affair into one of America's most anticipated events of the year.
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The Naming of America Premium
A British writer contends a Welsh merchant named Richard Amerike is America's true namesake.
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The Big Picture: Using Social History in Your Research Premium
Social history can bring your ancestors' times to life and help solve your genealogy riddles. Here's how to get started putting your past in context.
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A Glimpse of History Premium
Original documents that played significant roles in America's past are making a comeback.
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Songs, Clothing and Re-Enactments of the Civil War Premium
The Songs Linger On Molly Mason admits she didn't know much about Civil War music when she and her husband, Jay Ungar, were tapped by Ken Burns to play the haunting soundtrack for The Civil War PBS-TV series. (Ungar wrote the now-famous “Ashokan Farewell” used by Burns as...
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