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Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary
April 12 marks the anniversary of the start of the American Civil War in 1861.
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The Color Green is Camouflage to Ward Off Leprechauns?
Learn about why people wear the color green on St. Patrick's Day! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Spanish Flu Pandemic First Sighted in U.S.
On March 11, 1918, the Spanish Flu virus was first reported in the United States. - Embedded Video LinkImage
"Remember the Alamo!"
Learn about the Battle of the Alamo, and the South Carolinians who took part. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Absolum Williams: Black Crewman of The Hunley
Learn about the lone Black crewman of the ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Edgar Allan Poe's Ties to South Carolina
In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, learn about his ties to the Palmetto State! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Apollo 8's Out of This World Christmas Present
A miraculous event occurring on Christmas Eve 1968 provided a much needed respite. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Apollo 13: NASA's "Successful Failure"
Apollo 13 suffered an accident while en route to the moon, but safely returned to earth. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Unthinkable Happens to the "Unsinkable"
The RMS Titanic disaster remains arguably the worst maritime disaster in human history.
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms. Produced by Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV.
Episodes
Quizzes
The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the...
Extras
Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary | History in a Nutshell Extra
April 12 marks the anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, in Charleston, S.C. in 1861. South Carolina became the first state to secede from the...
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Knowitall features a wide assortment of media assets, created by South Carolina ETV with a variety of partners for preK-12. The content has been optimized for tablets and mobile devices for one-to-one learning.
