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The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946
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The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946

Thousands of WWII veterans came home from war only to take up arms against local officials attempting to steal an election.

Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM
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Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM

In this installment of ‘Men Who Made the Movies,’ we meet a father-figure and top executive of a great movie studio.

How Recording WWII Soldiers Led to the Hit Show ‘Candid Camera’
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How Recording WWII Soldiers Led to the Hit Show ‘Candid Camera’

In ‘This Week in History,’ Allen Funt’s experiences at Cornell and the Signal Corps helped produce one of America’s funniest TV shows.

To Break the Rod and Rend the Gyve
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To Break the Rod and Rend the Gyve

In this installment of ‘When Character Counts’, we look at a famous abolitionist who was born a slave but envisioned a nation where all people could be free.

Longue Vue House: A House Built for Its Gardens
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Longue Vue House: A House Built for Its Gardens

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a New Orleans estate that seamlessly weaves architecture and landscape.

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The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946

The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946

Thousands of WWII veterans came home from war only to take up arms against local officials attempting to steal an election.

An All-American Mind: What Influenced Author and Professor Matthew Spalding

An All-American Mind: What Influenced Author and Professor Matthew Spalding

A look at what shaped one of the country’s most thoughtful voices on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Mighty Funny: Stand-Up Comedian Steven Rogers Gets the Laughs Without Being Offensive

Mighty Funny: Stand-Up Comedian Steven Rogers Gets the Laughs Without Being Offensive

This New York-based comic proves that humor is the ultimate way to connect.

‘100 Years of Laughter’: America’s Funniest Years

‘100 Years of Laughter’: America’s Funniest Years

Garry Berman traces comedy’s evolution across the 20th century.

Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM

Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM

In this installment of ‘Men Who Made the Movies,’ we meet a father-figure and top executive of a great movie studio.

A Country Music Star Trades Concerts for Quiet Reflection: Chase Rice is Stepping Back

A Country Music Star Trades Concerts for Quiet Reflection: Chase Rice is Stepping Back

After going independent and slowing down on his tour schedule, country singer-songwriter Chase Rice is making his most personal music yet.

The Statue of Responsibility: A Sister Monument to the Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Responsibility: A Sister Monument to the Statue of Liberty

Years in the making, ‘The Statue of Responsibility’ will represent a virtue inseparable from true, lasting freedom.

Celebrating a Quintessentially American Lifestyle Through Photography

Photography in Focus: An American Tableau

A striking photograph captures the essence of the American West, honoring both cowboys and veterans.

How a Failing Businessman Elevated the World

How a Failing Businessman Elevated the World

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a tinkerer and failing businessman finally hit on one of world’s most useful and famous inventions.

How Recording WWII Soldiers Led to the Hit Show ‘Candid Camera’

How Recording WWII Soldiers Led to the Hit Show ‘Candid Camera’

In ‘This Week in History,’ Allen Funt’s experiences at Cornell and the Signal Corps helped produce one of America’s funniest TV shows.