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Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse
In ‘This Week in History,’ peace between the United States and Sioux Nation ended with the Black Hills Gold Rush, leading to the Great Sioux War.
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Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling
The country music artist gave substance to the genre with polished, heartfelt ballads.
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Hallmark Movie Actress Jen Lilley on Choosing to See Everything Through ‘Heaven’s Lens’
For actress Jen Lilley, faith drives everything she does—from her decision to foster children to her advocacy and film work.
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Hannah Adams: The Lady Knew Greek and Latin and Wrote History
An American historian wrote reference books on politics, religion, and history during our country’s early years.
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Wayah Bald Observation Tower: In the Nantahala National Forest
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we stand atop a historic stone structure in the Western North Carolina mountains.
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Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
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Champions of Honor: Bobby Jones and Brian Davis
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ features two men who put honesty and fair play above winning.
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Why It Matters to Take a Stand for Good—Through Art
As an MC for the globally successful performing arts company Shen Yun, John Perry talks about the power of connection and the role of art in our world today.
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Russell Markert: Creator of the Radio City Rockettes
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a dance choreographer whose St. Louis dance troupe became the world’s most famous dance line.
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Rhett Akins Steps Back Into the Spotlight
The award-winning country songwriter teases his first new music in 20 years.
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Hoover Dam: More Than Meets the Eye
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover unique historical details of America’s 90-year-old engineering marvel near Boulder City, Nevada.
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A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the dawn of 1776 offers a powerful reminder of American resilience.
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A Tribute to the Orange Blossom Special
The luxury passenger train inspired one of country music’s famous fiddle anthems.
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250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other
The crucial year ended with some gains and losses by the American patriots. These led to the unity of the 13 colonies for the historical events in 1776.
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Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’
The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
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The People’s Art: The White House Collection
The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
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Saving Babies With the Apgar Score
Dr. Virginia Apgar devised a test to determine if a newborn was healthy.
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‘Amarillo by Morning’: The Chronicles of Rodeo Cowboy
Fast shipping rates helped inspire Terry Stafford’s classic cowboy anthem.
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Giants, Colts, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’
In ‘This Week in History,’ the 1958 NFL Championship proves so exciting that it catapulted football to become America’s most popular sport.
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‘The Blossoms of a Future Flower’: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe
This installment of ‘When Character Counts’ brings us a wife, mother, and writer who, by force of will and faith, battled injustice and adversity.
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Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse
In ‘This Week in History,’ peace between the United States and Sioux Nation ended with the Black Hills Gold Rush, leading to the Great Sioux War.
|
Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling
The country music artist gave substance to the genre with polished, heartfelt ballads.
|
Hallmark Movie Actress Jen Lilley on Choosing to See Everything Through ‘Heaven’s Lens’
For actress Jen Lilley, faith drives everything she does—from her decision to foster children to her advocacy and film work.
|
Hannah Adams: The Lady Knew Greek and Latin and Wrote History
An American historian wrote reference books on politics, religion, and history during our country’s early years.
|
Wayah Bald Observation Tower: In the Nantahala National Forest
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we stand atop a historic stone structure in the Western North Carolina mountains.
|
Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
|
Champions of Honor: Bobby Jones and Brian Davis
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ features two men who put honesty and fair play above winning.
|
Why It Matters to Take a Stand for Good—Through Art
As an MC for the globally successful performing arts company Shen Yun, John Perry talks about the power of connection and the role of art in our world today.
|
Russell Markert: Creator of the Radio City Rockettes
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a dance choreographer whose St. Louis dance troupe became the world’s most famous dance line.
|
Rhett Akins Steps Back Into the Spotlight
The award-winning country songwriter teases his first new music in 20 years.
|
Hoover Dam: More Than Meets the Eye
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover unique historical details of America’s 90-year-old engineering marvel near Boulder City, Nevada.
|
A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the dawn of 1776 offers a powerful reminder of American resilience.
|
A Tribute to the Orange Blossom Special
The luxury passenger train inspired one of country music’s famous fiddle anthems.
|
250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other
The crucial year ended with some gains and losses by the American patriots. These led to the unity of the 13 colonies for the historical events in 1776.
|
Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’
The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
|
The People’s Art: The White House Collection
The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
|
Saving Babies With the Apgar Score
Dr. Virginia Apgar devised a test to determine if a newborn was healthy.
|
‘Amarillo by Morning’: The Chronicles of Rodeo Cowboy
Fast shipping rates helped inspire Terry Stafford’s classic cowboy anthem.
|
Giants, Colts, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’
In ‘This Week in History,’ the 1958 NFL Championship proves so exciting that it catapulted football to become America’s most popular sport.
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‘The Blossoms of a Future Flower’: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe
This installment of ‘When Character Counts’ brings us a wife, mother, and writer who, by force of will and faith, battled injustice and adversity.
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