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History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15
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Spanish Flu Pandemic First Sighted in U.S.
On March 11, 1918, the Spanish Flu virus was first reported in the United States. - Embedded Video LinkImage
"Remember the Alamo!"
Learn about the Battle of the Alamo, and the South Carolinians who took part. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Absolum Williams: Black Crewman of The Hunley
Learn about the lone Black crewman of the ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Was Lieutenant Dixon Destined to Command the H.L. Hunley?
Was Lt. Dixon destined to command the H.L. Hunley after surviving a gunshot wound? - Embedded Video LinkImage
Edgar Allan Poe's Ties to South Carolina
In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, learn about his ties to the Palmetto State! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Apollo 8's Out of This World Christmas Present
A miraculous event occurring on Christmas Eve 1968 provided a much needed respite. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Day Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top
On May 18, 1980- The most powerful volcanic eruption in U.S. history occurred. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Story of a SC State Fair Icon
The SC State Fair's "Rocket" is a popular symbol and rendezvous point for fair-goers.
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a digital series that explains historical events in layman's terms. The digital series was originally produced for Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV. The series has expanded and can be found on YouTube, scetv.org, PBS.org, SCETV app and PBS app. We invite you to explore the full digital episodes and test your knowledge with the companion quiz.
History in Nutshell Shorts is a spin-off series that explains history usually in sixty seconds or less.
Latest Digital 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
The History of the Jack-O-Lantern | History in a Nutshell Extra
Where did the Halloween tradition of carving faces into pumpkins and lighting them up come from? This custom stems from the old European legend of "Stingy Jack"...
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