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The Bombing of Germany | Article

Verne Woods

Verne Woods completed his first mission as a pilot in September of 1943 for the 91st Bomber Division.

The Bombing of Germany | Article

Contributions and Sacrifice

What contribution, if any, do you think the bombing campaign had on bringing about the end of the war in Europe?

The Bombing of Germany | Clip

Combat America

Selection from the Government film: Combat America

The Bombing of Germany | Clip

Memphis Belle

Excerpts from a U.S. Government film on the bombing missions of the Memphis Belle.

Sealab | Article

Brain Fish

When art and science joined to describe the creatures of the deep sea

Sealab | Chapter

Sealab: Chapter 1

Watch the opening scene of Sealab.

Patriots Day | Article

Reenactor 101

Experienced reenactors offer step-by-step instructions for doing it yourself.

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Patriots Day | Article

D-Day for Revolutionary War reenactors is April 19 -- the Massachusetts state holiday known as Patriots Day. Early that morning, minute men and redcoats will clash on the Lexington town green, re-creating the famous events of April 19, 1775.

Patriots Day | Article

Key Places on April 18-19, 1775

See a few of the locations visited by the midnight riders, Paul Revere and William Dawes, and the site of the "shot heard 'round the world" on the historic day that began the American Revolution.

Patriots Day | Article

The Minute Men

Individually and collectively, the minute men of Massachusetts played important roles in the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

Patriots Day | Article

The Reenactors

From teens to septuagenarians, the one thing reenactors share is an enthusiasm for learning and a keen appreciation of history.

Patriots Day | Article

Paul Revere

A member of the Freemasons, the mechanics union, the Sons of Liberty and other groups, Revere became a nexus in the social networks of the revolution.