The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music
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The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

In ‘This Week in History,’ CBS hired a young Hungarian engineer to lead their TV department and create a new way to play music.

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America
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‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’
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Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

In ‘This Week in History,’ two young filmmakers met in Hawaii and began a collaboration to create one of America’s greatest film heroes.

In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield
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In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield

Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.

Historical Artifacts You Can Collect That Won’t Break the Bank
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Historical Artifacts You Can Collect That Won’t Break the Bank

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The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

In ‘This Week in History,’ CBS hired a young Hungarian engineer to lead their TV department and create a new way to play music.

‘This Ordinary Thing’: Stories of Those Who Acted Righteously

‘This Ordinary Thing’: Stories of Those Who Acted Righteously

Nick Davis’s documentary highlights the ordinary people who followed their conscience under great risk to save Jews.

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a brilliant naval officer is forced to retire, leading him to introduce the US military to war gaming.

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.

Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin

Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin

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The Chicken Farmer Who Became WWII’s Greatest Double Agent

The Chicken Farmer Who Became WWII’s Greatest Double Agent

The unassuming Spaniard resolved to fight fascism and Nazism in the most elaborate scheme ever, with a significant impact on the D-Day landings.

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

In ‘This Week in History,’ two young filmmakers met in Hawaii and began a collaboration to create one of America’s greatest film heroes.

In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield

In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield

Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.