The National Archives combines 21st-century technology with 19th-century ephemera for a new interactive sesquicentennial […]
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If you could ask Sacajawea one question what would it be?
If you could ask Sacajawea one question what would it be?
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Daily Quiz for April 29, 2010
This was the name of the last ship commanded by pirate captain William Kidd.
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What was the most influential television show of all time.
What was the most influential television show of all time.
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Daily Quiz for April 28, 2010
Sarah T. Hughes was the first woman ever to administer the oath of office to a U.S. president. She administered it to this man.
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Daily Quiz for April 27, 2010
The Transatlantic Cable, which provided telegraphic communication between Europe and North America, was completed in this year.
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Web Gallery EXTRA: Inventing on the Fly During the Korean War
How daredevil U.S. Navy pilots used smarts and pluck—and a clutch of old torpedoes—to end an early stalemate during the Korean War.
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Julian’s Gamble in the Desert
Inspired by Alexander the Great, the Roman emperor Julian set out to conquer Persia with a massive army, a bold plan, and a thirst for glory.
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The War Over Plunder: Who Owns Art Stolen in War?
Over the past two decades, globalization, changing attitudes, and clearer international laws have emboldened aggrieved nations to demand the return of cultural property seized by enemy forces in the past, but laws alone can’t guarantee their success.