The Guardian
Steve Bannon's "Movement" in Europe
Rightwing populists are on the rise across Europe. As European parliamentary elections approached, Donald Trump's former chief strategist, Steve Bannon has arrived to help. He teamed up with Mischaël Modrikamen in Brussels to create "The...
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Land of the Free
Dr. Forrester examines the writing of our National Anthem, the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and how re-enactors show history.
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Football Files - Episode 67 - COLOGNE
REDEMPTION THIS CITY WAS DEVASTATED WHEN THEY WERE REFUSED A GAME DURING THE 1974 WORLD CUP FINALS. REVAMP THE CITY SPENT 100 MILLION EUROS DOING UP THE GROUND THAT NOW HOLDS 46,000 PEOPLE AND HAS HOSTED EVERYONE FROM THE POPE TO THE...
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War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
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The Botched Invasion: Bay of Pigs
One of the Cold War’s only violent actions, the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 proved to be a humiliating defeat for the U.S. government.
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The Battle of New Orleans
After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.
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The Treaty of Ghent
After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?
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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
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The Battle of Fort McHenry
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
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Prudence: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's prudence in orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase, despite constitutional concerns, doubled the size of the U.S., securing its position on the global stage.
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James Lafayette: Revolutionary Spy
Born enslaved, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.
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History & Facial Reconstructions of the Celtic Rebel & British Hero | Royalty Now
Meet the woman who gathered the largest army the Roman Empire ever faced. Boudica was the Queen of the Iceni tribe, located in what is now Norfolk, England. She led an uprising of Celtic tribes after the Romans pillaged her town, and...
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War by investigating the Battle of Bunker Hill on Breed’s Hill in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
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The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown analyzes the formal end to the Revolutionary War by examining the surrender at Yorktown.
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The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War fought in the North by investigating the Battle of Saratoga.
Mr. Beat
The War Your American History Teachers Probably Didn't Tell You About
Mr. Beat tells the story of the Philippine-American War.
Mr. Beat
The Most Surprising Battle of the Civil War
Mr. Beat tells you about that time or two a sitting U.S. President got in trouble for breaking the law.
PBS
Is Content Creator a Real Job?
Seems like everyone and their brother wants to be a content creator these days. But is it a real job, a small business, or a total crap shoot?
Weird History
The Most Feared Warriors In History
History is filled with stories of barbaric warriors who cause wanton destruction. They have been titled by ancient historians as "savages," "uncivilized," and even "the Scourge of God." But what makes them the most terrifying warriors in...
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Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
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Effects of the War of 1812
Effects of the War of 1812 explores the War of 1812 by analyzing the effects of the war.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner recognizes that “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written toward the end of the War of 1812 by reviewing the lyrics.