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First Invasion: War of 1812
The History Channel documentary "First Invasion: The War of 1812" first aired in 2004. Critics say its look at the War of 1812 is more propaganda than history.
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History Channel Airs September 11 Documentary
"102 MInutes that Changed America" is a September 11, 2001 premiering on The History Channel. Over 100 people recorded horrific attacks on Twin Towers in New York.
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Wolfinger on Native American Roles
Producer Wolfinger of "Desperate Crossing discusses the Native Americans used in the production.
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TV Tries To Scare Up Halloween Viewers
A look at the best (and in some cases most haunting) of all the programs television has to offer Halloween week.
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Interview with Producer Wolfinger
This is an interview with Ms. Lisa Q. Wolfinger, Producer and Director of The History Channel's "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower."
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Mayflower's Desperate Crossing
Lisa Q. Wolfinger, Producer and Director, tells us more about the making of "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower."
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Pilgrims Coming to America
In an interview with Producer Wolfinger, she talks about the actors who play key roles in "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower."
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The Last Dawn
Take most teen posses in 2007 - wired for sound and vision be it iPod, Facebook, or My Space. Now imagine 1917, The Great War and The Western Front.
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The True Story of the Pilgrims
This is a review of "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," a History Channel © production.
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Using Netflix for Homeschooling
Did you know that Netflix offers a land of plenty when it comes to renting educational DVDs? You can find help on history, math, science, grammar, and much more!
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Halloween Costume Ideas
Ghosts, devils, witches and skeletons still dominate Halloween parties, but how about Druids, Celts, Old Man Winter and Turnip Heads?
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PAST Foundation Field School
This article looks at an underwater archaeological field school opportunity in Florida
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SCHOOL SHOOTINGS FORCE POSTPONEMENT OF GRADUATION ON BUFFY
A special look at programs relating to the Memorial Day holiday; the WB postpones the season finale of BUFFY due to violent scenes at their high school graduation; this week in tv history.
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Teaching History Through Mysteries
Historical mysteries bring history alive in the social studies classroom. Learning about the unknown in our past helps make learning fun and engaging.
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Making History Fun Today
This article is about making history fun with some activities.
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Television Time!
Making televison viewing meaningful, educational, and fun for your family. Good shows are out there!
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Spanish Learning through Listening
Listen to audio books, join a conversation group, learn Latin songs, watch the news in Spanish or listen to children's stories to increase your Spanish comprehension.
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Former Match Game Host Passes Away
A look at the career of the late Gene Rayburn; Senators call for Hollywood to cut down on sex and violence; WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE becomes a weekly series; tv viewing picks.
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Media's Influence in Afghanistan
Since Vietnam the media genie has been out of the bottle. By reporting on the war, are journalists in fact shaping the events of Afghanistan's war?
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PBS is Top Winner in News and Documentary Emmys
With 10 Emmys, The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) was the big winner at the recent 29th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards held at New York's Lincoln Center.
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The Lost Battalion: A Review
The A&E original movie, The Lost Battalion, stars Rick Shroder as US Army Major Charles Whittlesey, commander of one of the most heroic military units in US history.
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UPN And The WB Announce Their Fall Schedules
The WB and UPN have announced their new fall schedules. Also, revisit Captain Video this week in tv history and my television viewing recommendations for the week.
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ESPN Classic Pays Tribute to Joe DiMaggio
Television pays tribute to the late Joe DiMaggio; This Week in TV History; My TV Viewing Recommendations for the week of March 13th.
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Air Force One: The World’s Most Recognizable Plane
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
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Should We Revere Racists?
An examination of the Founders' record on the most controversial issue of our history: slavery.
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Tributes, Previews and Recommendations
A tribute to two tv legends, summer series previews and viewing recommendations for the week of August 4, 1998.
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How Do I Make a Good and Realistic War Movie?
A short discussion on the making of a good and realistic war movie.
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The Zombie World War
Max Brooks new book, 'World War Z; An Oral History of the Zombie War" while fictional, is an adaptive interpretation based on actual military history.
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Causes of the War of 1812
Why did James Madison ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812? Why did the United States invade Canada? What were the causes of the War of 1812?
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Easter Feast for Two
Nichol and Stephen both work shifts at a nursing home, but they manage to make time for holiday dinners. Stephen is baking the ham with raisin sauce while Nicole will pre
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Family History Made Fun
History made fun. History for the whole family the fun way!
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Garnet, Montana, part 6
Stringham’s General Grocery Store in Garnet, Montana, was a keen rival of the general store owned by Frank Davey. Stringham also delivered goods to miners at their claims.
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Ghosts and Spirits
A few of the lesser known ghostly haunts for your travel enjoyment.
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Have You Met 'The One'?
You'll figure out you've finally hooked up with your true love when you start noticing these benchmarks.
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History in the Making
A look between history and literature and how it effects the Campaign 2000 for President.
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Homeschool Curriculum on a Budget
Finding curriculum for your homeschooled student doesn't have to be an expensive proposition. Many high quality resources are also budget friendly.
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How Well do You Know the Revolution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
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Making History
A junior high student investigates the bonds between media and history.
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Preventing Writer's Block
Where do writers find inspiration for writing? Proven techniques for developing fiction ideas for writers of every level.
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St Valentine's Day Massacre
The St Valentine's Day Massacre on 14 February 1929 led to the establishment of the first crime detection laboratory in the United States of America.
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Summer Isn't All Reruns But It Sure Seems Like It
This week we examine some standout repats and original programming that are worth watching this week.
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The Origins of Psychedelics
Part three of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. The hallucinogenic exploration of the Sixties began in both nature and a lab.
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Those Pesky Phantoms in the Next Room
What happens when I spend the night in a haunted hotel in Virginia City, Nevada.
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7 Years in Afghanistan, Is the Millitary Winning
Inept planning, partisan politics and insufficient military support places American troops in harms way. Not losing a battle does not mean you are winning the war!
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Countdown to Director Oliver Stone's "W"
Oliver Stone's upcoming biopic of President George W. Bush casts an unflattering shadow over much of his earlier career.
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FCC Stifles Broadcast Competition
How the FCC is stifling competition in broadcast TV.
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FOX and NBC Unveil Their New Fall Schedules
A look at the new fall schedules for the FOX and NBC networks; this week in television history; and my television viewing recommendations for the week.
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Helping Kids Understand Media
The media is our friend and our foe. We can gain a lot of good information from it, but also a lot of wrong information. Help your kids decide what is true or not.
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Is It Hollywood or Is It History?
Article on historical accuracy and the making of war movies, in particular THE THIN RED LINE.
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