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Aerial America

Above the Everyday

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The Battle for Indiana

The Battle for Indiana

Long before settlers set foot in Indiana, many Native American tribes lived there undisturbed. But trouble started brewi... Read more

15 Apr 2019

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This is How Mark Twain Got His Pen Name

This is How Mark Twain Got His Pen Name

Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River fueled the imagination of a young boy named Samuel Clemens. The world w... Read more

16 Mar 2020

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Indiana's Secret Parties and Perfect Popcorn

Indiana's Secret Parties and Perfect Popcorn

A large portion of Indiana's economy relies on an invaluable crop: corn. Popcorn plants like Pop Weaver have perfected t... Read more

29 Jan 2019

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Early U.S. Settlers' Dirty Dealings with the Osage Nation

Early U.S. Settlers' Dirty Dealings with the Osage Nation

For the Osage Nation of Missouri, signing an 1808 peace treaty with the U.S. government was the beginning of a path to b... Read more

11 Mar 2019

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How Francis Marion Became the Father of Guerrilla Warfare

How Francis Marion Became the Father of Guerrilla Warfare

The swampy, cypress-covered Francis Marion National Forest was once an escape route for a controversial figure in Americ... Read more

12 Jan 2015

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These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone

These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone

Historically feared by humans, brown bears were once aggressively hunted in the contiguous U.S. Because of this, 95% of ... Read more

19 Nov 2019

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Puerto Rico's #1 Crop Isn't Sugar, But It's Still Sweet

Puerto Rico's #1 Crop Isn't Sugar, But It's Still Sweet

Puerto Rico's agricultural economy was once dominated by sugar plantations. Today, the same fields hold everything from ... Read more

6 Apr 2020

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How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be a Hoax

How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be a Hoax

Near the turn of the 20th century, Alaska lured thousands of eager prospectors in search of precious minerals to its bou... Read more

3 Feb 2020

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Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard

Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard

The breathtaking beaches and quaint seaside cottages of Martha's Vineyard make it a dream vacation destination for many ... Read more

18 Mar 2019

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How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name

How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 resulted in the forced relocation of over 15,000 Cherokee people--a third of whom died du... Read more

20 May 2019

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In Wisconsin, Evidence of Human Sacrifice

In Wisconsin, Evidence of Human Sacrifice

Wisconsin's Aztalan State Park is home a mysterious pyramidal mound built by the prehistoric Native Americans who once l... Read more

4 Mar 2019

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Take a Trip to Glacier National Park

Take a Trip to Glacier National Park

Experience Glacier National Park's awe-inspiring peaks, untouched forests, pristine alpine meadows, and breathtaking lak... Read more

6 May 2019

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The Importance of the Continental Divide

The Importance of the Continental Divide

Much of the water in the US comes from the Rocky Mountains, so mineral mines nearby must take extra precautions not to p... Read more

23 Dec 2019

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Here's Why the Battle of Vicksburg Was So Important

Here's Why the Battle of Vicksburg Was So Important

Marching through Mississippi, Ulysses S. Grant focused his efforts on the city of Vicksburg. Surrounding and firing upon... Read more

26 Nov 2018

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The Plane Crash that Claimed Three Rock Legends

The Plane Crash that Claimed Three Rock Legends

The death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in an Iowa cornfield became known as "The Day the Music Died... Read more

30 Mar 2015

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Magnificence and Turbulence in Our Nation's Capital

Magnificence and Turbulence in Our Nation's Capital

From the air, it's clear that Washington, DC, is no ordinary city. Its landmarks stand as a historic tribute to our nati... Read more

9 May 2016

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Inside the Pig War of 1859

Inside the Pig War of 1859

In 1859, when an American farmer shot a pig on an island that both Britain and America claimed, a twelve-year-long stand... Read more

16 Sep 2019

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Insane Views of the USA in a Minute

Insane Views of the USA in a Minute

America is one of the most breathtaking and diverse geographical places on Earth. From monuments to mountains and canyon... Read more

21 Aug 2018

1min

Ranked #19

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The Sunny Place Designed For Stylish Retirement

The Sunny Place Designed For Stylish Retirement

Del Webb was a real estate mogul with a dream - of creating a new kind of village where senior citizens could grow old i... Read more

11 Jun 2019

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How a Resort Town Became an Abandoned Toxic Wasteland

How a Resort Town Became an Abandoned Toxic Wasteland

In the 1960s, the Salton Sea was home to a thriving resort town frequented by celebrities like Frank Sinatra and the Bea... Read more

22 Oct 2018

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