So much has happened in the past decade alone, but what got us here? Humanity has evolved in so many ways in the modern era. From the Industrial Revolution to the invention of the iPhone, from the Space Race to SpaceX, from last century's influenza pandemic to Covid-19, there’s a lot to cover. These stories attempt to recount how we’ve gotten to where we are and the rapid change that took place within the last few centuries.

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Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
The first African American female postal worker was renowned for more than her groundbreaking status.
Now a tourist haven, the small colony was once run by pirates, for pirates.
Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.
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Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
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Neil Faulkner explores how a historian's insight impacted the development of the Middle East, in Lawrence of Arabia's War.
The 22nd and 24th U.S. president lived a historically groundbreaking life.
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Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.
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The size of the submarines, a lack of ventilation, and the novelty of submarine warfare led to some uncomfortable situations.
The conquering of the West made ripe grounds for unbelievable moments.
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These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.