The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...

The mid-1800s saw diverse groups moving into the American interior. While this fueled U.S. growth, it also displaced Indigenous peoples, whose struggles continue today.

This video covers the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, key military engagements including battles in the Philippines and Cuba, the involvement of the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers, and the eventual surrender of Spanish forces...

This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...

Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers highlights the work of Yosemite ranger Shelton Johnson and his rediscovery of the story of the African American soldiers who patrolled the parks of the High Sierra at the turn of the last century. Shelton...