How a Fight for Independence Helped Create the Santa Fe Trail
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How a Fight for Independence Helped Create the Santa Fe Trail

In ‘This Week in History,’ a priest calls for independence, America buys Louisiana, and a timely meeting leads a trader to a historic path.
Roy Rogers: ‘King of the Cowboys’
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Roy Rogers: ‘King of the Cowboys’

The legacy of a benevolent icon of the American West.
Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist
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Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a wealthy New York businessman ventures to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and makes incredible discoveries.
Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’
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Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’

In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
Drag Racing, Salt Flats, and the Pursuit of 600 MPH
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Drag Racing, Salt Flats, and the Pursuit of 600 MPH

In ‘This Week in History,’ several daring drivers built their jet engine-powered cars in hopes of becoming the fastest man on Earth.

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How a Fight for Independence Helped Create the Santa Fe Trail

How a Fight for Independence Helped Create the Santa Fe Trail

In ‘This Week in History,’ a priest calls for independence, America buys Louisiana, and a timely meeting leads a trader to a historic path.
Roy Rogers: ‘King of the Cowboys’

Roy Rogers: ‘King of the Cowboys’

The legacy of a benevolent icon of the American West.
Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist

Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a wealthy New York businessman ventures to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and makes incredible discoveries.
Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’

Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’

In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11

Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11

The former marine helped lead hundreds of people from his company’s offices in the South Tower to safety.
What Makes America a Singular Place on Earth

What Makes America a Singular Place on Earth

Through my travels, I got to see what the world appreciates about American values. It made me love this country even more.
Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home

Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home

What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh

Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh

The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer

‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer

Josh Turner’s unique Christmas song honors the military during the holiday season.
‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave

‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave

The Caverns offers an idyllic spot where nature and music intersect.