American History

Thursday, January 22

Story Television Schedule For New York, NY

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8:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam is an iconic American landmark, yet within its massive walls lie tales long buried. Hear harrowing accounts of the men who built it and the shocking ways they were kept in danger.
9:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

Money

Whether it's in your pocket, in your bank account, or stuffed under your mattress, what most people don't know about the history of their cash can fill Fort Knox. Henry travels the strange and sordid trail of currency in America... from how bills were first printed, to why have coins have ridges on them. There are bizarre stories of wishing wells, the national debt, even the U.S. Government literally setting one state's dollars ablaze. By the end of this trip, your money will never look the same way again.
10:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Rat Pack

They were the bad boys of popular music in the '60's. But contrary to the usual stories, Frank Sinatra had nothing to do with starting the Rat Pack, Dean Martin was never really drunk to begin with, and Judy Garland wanted Sinatra so badly she stalked him.
10:30AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Mormons

Mormons built a politically powerful religion based on family, faith, and clean living. But they also built Las Vegas and owned brothels.
11:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Flag

The American Flag is one of the most familiar symbols in the world. Many have sung the National Anthem, pledged allegiance, and waved it proudly, but Henry knows the Stars and Stripes has more stories than you've heard.
12:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The American Revolution

The American Revolution is History 101. We all know how the Thirteen Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed the U.S. of A., but this bloody conflict brims with incredible accounts that will blow your mind. Henry unearths tales of overlooked heroes, astonishing innovations, and heartbreaking tragedy. THIS account of the American Revolution is one of the greatest stories never told... until now.
1:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The White House

The White House might be the most recognizable home in the entire world. But as a Washington, D.C. native, Henry Rollins knows there's far more to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue than meets the eye. From dissecting the shape of the Oval Office to uncovering why a brothel once operated on White House grounds, Henry uncovers the most thought-provoking details about the Executive Mansion.
2:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

Texas

Texas--there's no state in America like it. Big. Brash. Bold. But Henry's trek through the Lone Star State will completely shatter what you thought you knew.
3:00PM

Story Feature

51 Amazing Facts About America

Amazing people, amazing places, and amazing things! This special zips across the U..S looking for the facts. From our founding fathers' favorite treats to buried treasure.
4:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam is an iconic American landmark, yet within its massive walls lie tales long buried. Hear harrowing accounts of the men who built it and the shocking ways they were kept in danger.
5:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

Money

Whether it's in your pocket, in your bank account, or stuffed under your mattress, what most people don't know about the history of their cash can fill Fort Knox. Henry travels the strange and sordid trail of currency in America... from how bills were first printed, to why have coins have ridges on them. There are bizarre stories of wishing wells, the national debt, even the U.S. Government literally setting one state's dollars ablaze. By the end of this trip, your money will never look the same way again.
6:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Rat Pack

They were the bad boys of popular music in the '60's. But contrary to the usual stories, Frank Sinatra had nothing to do with starting the Rat Pack, Dean Martin was never really drunk to begin with, and Judy Garland wanted Sinatra so badly she stalked him.
6:30PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Mormons

Mormons built a politically powerful religion based on family, faith, and clean living. But they also built Las Vegas and owned brothels.
7:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Flag

The American Flag is one of the most familiar symbols in the world. Many have sung the National Anthem, pledged allegiance, and waved it proudly, but Henry knows the Stars and Stripes has more stories than you've heard.
8:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The American Revolution

The American Revolution is History 101. We all know how the Thirteen Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed the U.S. of A., but this bloody conflict brims with incredible accounts that will blow your mind. Henry unearths tales of overlooked heroes, astonishing innovations, and heartbreaking tragedy. THIS account of the American Revolution is one of the greatest stories never told... until now.
9:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The White House

The White House might be the most recognizable home in the entire world. But as a Washington, D.C. native, Henry Rollins knows there's far more to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue than meets the eye. From dissecting the shape of the Oval Office to uncovering why a brothel once operated on White House grounds, Henry uncovers the most thought-provoking details about the Executive Mansion.
10:00PM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

Texas

Texas--there's no state in America like it. Big. Brash. Bold. But Henry's trek through the Lone Star State will completely shatter what you thought you knew.
11:00PM

Story Feature

51 Amazing Facts About America

Amazing people, amazing places, and amazing things! This special zips across the U..S looking for the facts. From our founding fathers' favorite treats to buried treasure.
12:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam is an iconic American landmark, yet within its massive walls lie tales long buried. Hear harrowing accounts of the men who built it and the shocking ways they were kept in danger.
1:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

Money

Whether it's in your pocket, in your bank account, or stuffed under your mattress, what most people don't know about the history of their cash can fill Fort Knox. Henry travels the strange and sordid trail of currency in America... from how bills were first printed, to why have coins have ridges on them. There are bizarre stories of wishing wells, the national debt, even the U.S. Government literally setting one state's dollars ablaze. By the end of this trip, your money will never look the same way again.
2:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Rat Pack

They were the bad boys of popular music in the '60's. But contrary to the usual stories, Frank Sinatra had nothing to do with starting the Rat Pack, Dean Martin was never really drunk to begin with, and Judy Garland wanted Sinatra so badly she stalked him.
2:30AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Mormons

Mormons built a politically powerful religion based on family, faith, and clean living. But they also built Las Vegas and owned brothels.
3:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The Flag

The American Flag is one of the most familiar symbols in the world. Many have sung the National Anthem, pledged allegiance, and waved it proudly, but Henry knows the Stars and Stripes has more stories than you've heard.
4:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The American Revolution

The American Revolution is History 101. We all know how the Thirteen Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed the U.S. of A., but this bloody conflict brims with incredible accounts that will blow your mind. Henry unearths tales of overlooked heroes, astonishing innovations, and heartbreaking tragedy. THIS account of the American Revolution is one of the greatest stories never told... until now.
5:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

The White House

The White House might be the most recognizable home in the entire world. But as a Washington, D.C. native, Henry Rollins knows there's far more to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue than meets the eye. From dissecting the shape of the Oval Office to uncovering why a brothel once operated on White House grounds, Henry uncovers the most thought-provoking details about the Executive Mansion.
6:00AM

10 Things You Don’t Know About

Texas

Texas--there's no state in America like it. Big. Brash. Bold. But Henry's trek through the Lone Star State will completely shatter what you thought you knew.
7:00AM

Story Feature

51 Amazing Facts About America

Amazing people, amazing places, and amazing things! This special zips across the U..S looking for the facts. From our founding fathers' favorite treats to buried treasure.
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