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The Groundbreaking Construction of the Statue of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was on the cutting edge of a new construction technique while constructing the Statue of Liberty.

Emily Roebling Saves the Brooklyn Bridge

American history author David McCullough shines a light on Emily Roebling—the driving force behind construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

How Devil’s Tower Got its Name

Devil’s Tower is one of the most recognizable features of the American landscape, but not everyone agrees on what it should be named.

The Nazis Plot to Blow Up Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam, one of America’s greatest engineering achievements, was almost destroyed by the Nazis during WWII.

The Washington Monument Was Almost Never Finished

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic structures in the United States, but its construction wasn’t always a sure thing.

Why Prisoners Preferred Alcatraz

Alcatraz is one of the most notorious prisons in American history, but did it really live up to its feared reputation?

How the Statue of Liberty Got Across the Atlantic

You might know that the Statue of Liberty was built in France, but how exactly did they move the 225‑ton icon to the United States?

Panama Canal

Hailed as one of the great achievements of the 20th Century, the Panama Canal connects 160 countries and 1,700 ports around the world.

Deconstructing History: Brooklyn Bridge

One of New York’s most famous landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge transports 120,000 vehicles and 4,000 pedestrians every day.

Grand Canyon

Explore the geological history of the Grand Canyon—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

This Day in History Video: What Happened on April 29

This Day in History Video: What Happened on May 24