Specials
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John Dillinger - Public Enemy #1 Taken Down
John Dillinger's crime spree ended on July 22, 1934 thanks to SC FBI Agent Melvin Purvis.
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The U.S. Army's Birthday
The date of June 14 marks the anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding in 1775. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Brown v. Board of Education Anniversary
The U.S. Supreme Court's historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling occurred on May 17, 1954! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Why Are Army Bombers on an Aircraft Carrier?
The Doolittle Raiders made history on April 18, 1942 when they bombed Japan. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Unthinkable Happens to the "Unsinkable"
The RMS Titanic disaster remains arguably the worst maritime disaster in human history. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Apollo 13: NASA's "Successful Failure"
Apollo 13 suffered an accident while en route to the moon, but safely returned to earth. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary
April 12 marks the anniversary of the start of the American Civil War in 1861. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Color Green is Camouflage to Ward Off Leprechauns?
Learn about why people wear the color green on St. Patrick's Day! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Spanish Flu Pandemic First Sighted in U.S.
On March 11, 1918, the Spanish Flu virus was first reported in the United States.
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms. Produced by Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV.
Episodes
Quizzes
The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the...
Extras
John Dillinger - Public Enemy #1 Taken Down | History in a Nutshell Extras
“You got me…” John Herbert Dillinger is remembered as arguably the most infamous bank robber in American history. During the era of the Great Depression and...
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