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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore, carved into South Dakota's Black Hills, features Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It symbolizes pivotal moments in American history and leadership.
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Exploring Buzludzha, Bulgaria's abandoned communist monument
Journey through the eerie ruins of the Buzludzha monument, a relic of Bulgaria's communist past.
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The Monument to the Battle of the Nations: A European Giant
Explore the history and grandeur of Leipzig's monument commemorating the pivotal 1813 battle against Napoleon.
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The Mystery and Magic of Stonehenge: Unraveling the Secrets of an Ancient Wonder
Stonehenge, an ancient monument in England's Salisbury Plain, has puzzled historians for centuries. Built over thousands of years, its purpose remains a mystery, with theories ranging from a temple to an observatory for studying the...
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The Haymarket Affair
One of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history, the Haymarket Affair, a labor action in support of an eight-hour working day, led to the unlawful executions of four Chicago residents.
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America’s Soldiers
We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC. She talks about all the monuments built to those who have made our country great. She then talks about the amazing monument honoring our soldiers. This leads to a discussion...
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Interesting Facts about Our US Presidents
We find Miss Palomine standing in front of the White House again. She talks about how George Washington became the first President of the United States. She then mentions Abraham Lincoln. She then talks about all the Presidents who have...
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The Symbols of America
Miss Palomine visits Washington, DC to talk about symbols of the United States of America. She explains what a symbol is, and then gives several examples of symbols of our great country.
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Symbols and Memorials: Part 2
“Symbols and Memorials: Part 2” shows some of the buildings and monuments located in Washington, DC.
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High Five Facts - Martin Luther King
This video explores five fun facts about Martin Luther King.
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Civil Wars and Ancient Rome
Harvard historian David Armitage describes the long-lasting impact of Ancient Roman interpretations of civil war.
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The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument explains the history of the Washington Monument and describes its physical features.
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Algebra 51 - Three Variable Systems in the Real World - Problem 3
Algebra 49, 50 and 51 present three real-world problems which can be solved using systems of three linear equations in three variables. This chapter shows how the parameters of an equation for a circle can be determined, given three...
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All about the Texas State Capital Building
Situated in Central Texas along the Colorado River is a city known for its eclectic style and diverse culture. As the capital of Texas, Austin is home to a music, art and food centered community that has shaped the city into one of the...
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a Metaphor
John A. Roebling's vision for this bridge incorporated the technology of the past with the future as well as Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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St. Paul's: Temple to Science
St. Paul's Cathedral in London was built in the wake of the great fire and was designed by a member of the Royal Society. It demonstrates the scientific values of the Early Englightenment.
The Art Assignment
Public Art Study: Fred Wilson's E Pluribus Unum | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
What is public art? Who funds it, owns it, and shapes it? Who does it serve? And why is it important? We try to answer some of these questions by looking at an example of public art that never came to be - Fred Wilson’s E Pluribus Unum.
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Mohican Indians Reclaim Their History
American history is filled with tragic stories of the conquest of Native American land and people. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. Today, their descendants are based in...
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Italy, Paestum - Tomb of the Diver and the Lucanian paintings
Paestum also is renowned for its painted tombs, mainly belonging to the period of Lucanian rule, while only one of them dates to the Greek period. The Tomb of the Diver is an archaeological monument, built in about 470 BC and found by...
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Thailand, Lopburi - Phra Prang Sam Yot Khmer Temple
The Phra Prang Sam Yot was built when Lopburi was under the control of the Khmer empire from Angkor. The monument was likely founded in the late 12th or early 13th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, the King who built...
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Italy, Pompeii - Roman Necropolis of Nocera gate
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
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St. Peter's Basilica: Beauty from Strife
St. Peter's Basilica was built during one of the darkest times in the Church's history. This is its story.
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Slovenia, Base 20 - Partisan camp from WW2
From April 1943 to December 1944, "Base 20" was home to the political leadership of the Slovene national liberation movement. An important monument of Slovene statehood, it is the only still preserved secret headquarters of any European...