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How World War II Spurred a Decade of Women’s Pro Baseball
The league was supposed to be temporary, but went on for 12 seasons.
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The Amazing Spider-Man
Who Is Spider-Man?
Learn how the chemistry between Stan Lee and Steve Ditko turned a radioactive spider bite into an instant hit.
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Games!
Mythical Monsters Trivia
Test your knowledge of mythical monsters in this timed quiz.
Name the Year That World War II Event Happened
Test your knowledge of World War II’s major events.
On the Road: America’s Highways Quiz
Test your knowledge of America’s highway system in this timed quiz.
Play our Area 51 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Area 51 in this timed Quiz.Now Streaming on HISTORY
HISTORY Honors 250
250 Objects That Tell the Story of America
These items reveal the nation’s character and its constant evolution.
250 Events That Shaped America
These pivotal moments changed how Americans live, work, create and govern.
250 People Who Shaped America
These changemakers include icons as well as architects of everyday life.
HISTORY Honors 250 Hub
Explore HISTORY videos and stories about America's 250th.At the Movies
When Movie Theaters Tried to Ban Popcorn
The buttery, salty snack wasn’t always a movie-must.
How ‘Jaws’ Invented the Summer Blockbuster
It wasn’t just a hit—it changed how Hollywood does business.
Why America Fell in Love With 3D Movies
The rise, fall and reinvention of Hollywood’s favorite gimmick.
The DIY Beginnings of the Drive-In Movie Theater
The first drive-in opened in New Jersey in 1933.
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World War II With Tom Hanks revisits defining moments in one of history's most devastating conflicts.
Providence Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.
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