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American Flag Pictures

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These American flag pictures show the different designs of the United States flag over time. Check out pictures of the American Flag in this collection.

What was the 20th century's first genocide?

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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.

What was the most peaceful time in history?

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What was the most peaceful time in history? Was it the Pax Romana? The era of the Mongol Empire? Today? Read about the most peaceful time in history?

Was there a real Robin Hood?

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Was there a real Robin Hood? Read about the history of Robin Hood and whether or not he was a real person.

5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History

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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?

Why Can't We Solve the Amelia Earhart Mystery?

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Why can't we solve the Amelia Earhart mystery? Read about her disappearance and why what happened to Amelia Earhart remains a mystery.

Revolutionary War Pictures

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These Revolutionary War pictures show battles and heroes of the American Revolution. See pictures of the Revolutionary War.

What Really Happened at Kent State?

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What really happened at Kent State? Learn more about the Kent State shootings at HowStuffWorks.

Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?

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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.

Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?

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Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? Learn the myths and facts about Betsy Ross and the first American flag.