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Explore the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi rivers in this three-part series.

On this date in 1871 the Great Chicago left plenty of destruction. And in 1945, an everyday product in most kitchens was patented.

On this date in 1776 the Liberty Bell rang out with major signficance. And in 1947, a simple press release raised eyebrows.

Mary Jo White reads her poem, "Today I Saw My Brother In the Supermarket."

Before he became Fox Mulder, Duchovny was working on his Ph.D. in literature at Yale. He was going to be a poet — or maybe a novelist — or maybe a playwright ...

Get ready for a dramatic new season, beginning Sunday, July 9 at 9/8c.

On this date in 1806, the expedition of Lewis and Clarke took an interesting twist. And in 1835 under President Andrew Jackson, the national debt stood...

On this date in 1876, Thomas Edison was once again back at it with another invention. And in 1898, a "mistake" turned into a product that's still sold...

On this date in 1790 the first President gave the first-ever State of the Union. And in 1979, one of the worst oil tanker disasters occurred.

On this date in 1947, an Army press release raised eyebrows. And in 1988, a well-known singer announced plans to run for Detroit mayor.