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Where Did The Name Halloween Come From?
Learn where the name Halloween came from!
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Why Do We Like to Tell Scary Stories on Halloween?
One of the possible origins of telling ghost stories on Halloween ties to ancient Celts! - Embedded Video LinkImage
History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 - Embedded Video LinkImage
John Dillinger - Public Enemy #1 Taken Down
John Dillinger's crime spree ended on July 22, 1934 thanks to SC FBI Agent Melvin Purvis. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The U.S. Army's Birthday
The date of June 14 marks the anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding in 1775. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Brown v. Board of Education Anniversary
The U.S. Supreme Court's historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling occurred on May 17, 1954! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Why Are Army Bombers on an Aircraft Carrier?
The Doolittle Raiders made history on April 18, 1942 when they bombed Japan. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Unthinkable Happens to the "Unsinkable"
The RMS Titanic disaster remains arguably the worst maritime disaster in human history. - 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.
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a digital series that explains historical events in layman's terms. The digital series was originally produced for Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV. The series has expanded and can be found on YouTube, scetv.org, PBS.org, SCETV app and PBS app. We invite you to explore the full digital episodes and test your knowledge with the companion quiz.
History in Nutshell Shorts is a spin-off series that explains history usually in sixty seconds or less.
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Quizzes
Briggs v. Elliott Court Case Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on the Briggs v. Elliott court case- the first in U.S. history to challenge segregation in public education! How well do you know...
Extras
Where Did The Name Halloween Come From? | History in a Nutshell Extra
Through a bizarre twist in history, the Catholic Church contributed just as much as Pagans did to the Halloween we know today! In the Catholic Church's early...
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