Each episode centers around little known events or persons from Black history. Selected for their effect on African Americans and American Culture.

A federal holiday since 1971, the roots of Memorial Day go back over a century prior, to the end of the Civil War.

The Industrial Revolution drew a sharp line between traditional and modern ways of life — and between the Amish and their non-Amish neighbors.

The classic animated segment that teaches the American Revolution through catchy music and memorable storytelling.

The Osher Map Library, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, is home to half a million rare maps, globes and atlases, dating as far back as the 15th century.

Explore the chilling history behind the Bloody Mary legend and how Queen Mary I of England earned her terrifying “Bloody Mary” nickname.

Discover the history of Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte, Montana, America’s oldest continuously operating Chinese restaurant since 1911.

Learn how the women’s suffrage movement led to the 19th Amendment and changed voting rights in the United States forever.

Overshadowed by the rise of the Roman Empire, the Etruscan civilization — and their exquisite art, progressive society, and advanced engineering — was largely forgotten by history. This film reclaims their story, revealing how Etruscan innovations and cus...

Newly uncovered artifacts reveal daily life, trade, and resilience in Monterey Bay’s 19th-century Chinese fishing village.

A rare 1929 silent film discovered in an Upstate New York garage captures eerie “jumping” power lines, revealing early electrical phenomena on camera.

A remarkable 1949 whale science recording has been rediscovered, revealing the oldest known preserved humpback whale song and a quieter ocean from the past.

Discover the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, a remarkable church built over ancient layers of history, featuring mosaics, underground ruins, and centuries of sacred art.

Explore the history of Sing Sing Prison in New York, from its 1826 opening and notorious executions to modern reform efforts and cultural legacy.

Explore Temple Church in London, consecrated in 1185 and once home to the Knights Templar. Discover its history, architecture, and lasting legacy.