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Combining controversial subject matter and groundbreaking cinematography, D.W. Griffith's epic film remains a classic nearly a century after its release.

In 1915, D. W. Griffith created a movie that stirred a nation with its heroic portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its negative portrayal of blacks in post-Civil War.

D.W. Griffith's initial shame at being a film maker is often cited in historical texts. Are these claims accurate?

Prior to World War I, Italian cinema led the world in the making of movie epics. However, the war resulted in America becoming the new center.

The 70th anniversary of the premiere of Gone With the Wind opens the door to new scrutiny of the historical misconceptions perpetuated by one of Hollywood's top films.

The Christmas week special is TCM's film-school-for-the-masses overview of a particular genre. In this case, it's epics -- and it's mostly a by-the-numbers affair.

Woodrow Wilson accomplished much in his two terms in office. Rarely mentioned, however, are his antidemocratic policies and racist beliefs.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun, kid-centered party that features easy to kid's crafts, holiday themed snacks and fun activities kids will love.

Concord Massachusetts is the birthplace of modern America, here the first British deaths in the American War of Independence occured and a nation was born.

MIddle School and High School students learn lessons connecting Benjamin Franklin and other famous Masons to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Philadelphia is famed for its role in the struggle for independence. Thousands of visitors flock to the more famous sites. After that there is plenty more of interest....

This time you can make Washington's Firework Bombs, Patriotic Playdoh, and Fourth of July Tie-Dye.

The United States has always used the Fourth of July celebrations as a means to celebrate what unites us. On July 4th Americans focus on the successes of their nation.

The 4th of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document that paved the way for the formation of the longest standing Republic in history.

From its Independence until the Conquest of America in the early 16th century, Barcelona flourished economically as its Mediterranean trade expanded.

The 1920s comprised the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three epic films set during the American and French Revolutions are part of the reason why.

The 1920s were a time of abandon and of legendary excess. Such social characteristics were, as always, reflected in the films of the era.

The National Board of Review called Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille the best animated feature film of 2007. But who are these guys?

A reflection of four centuries of the major sex scandals that rocked America from the Puritan days to today, among them Bill Clinton, John Edwards, and Ted Kennedy.

Fifty years of films diversely depicting the American Civil War to Reconstruction, North to South, Vivien Leigh to Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart to Denzel Washington...

1066 is arguably the most famous year in English history. But though it is well known, how well known are the actual events that unfolded?

Exciting film exhibition showcases original scripts from Psycho and Empire Strikes Back as well as memorabilia, classic movie clips and interactivity on five floors.