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Where Did The Name Halloween Come From?
Learn where the name Halloween came from!
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Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary
April 12 marks the anniversary of the start of the American Civil War in 1861. - Embedded Video LinkImage
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
Was Lieutenant Dixon Destined to Command the H.L. Hunley?
Was Lt. Dixon destined to command the H.L. Hunley after surviving a gunshot wound? - 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.
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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