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The Spanish Civil War
What caused Spain's military to turn against the country's civilian government in 1936?
Harry Houdini
Harry Houdini's incredible tricks, illusions and escapes have become the stuff of legend.
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake is most famous for his role in defeating the Spanish Armada of 1588.
Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí created some of history’s best-loved architecture.
Bob Dylan
Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is one of the most important recording artists on the planet.
The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial
The discovery at Sutton Hoo is one of the greatest archaeological finds on English soil.
The American Civil War, Part 2 of 2
What would it take to resolve the bloodiest conflict ever fought on American soil?
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin's wistful slapstick lit up the silver screen like no one else.
Introducing... Real Vikings
The Vikings terrified the medieval world. Yet they beguile us today. Who were they really?
The American Civil War, Part 1 of 2
The Civil War began with a question: could a nation built on slavery survive without it?
