About The HISTORY® Channel
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The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events to a signature slate of industry-leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center here.
Featured Programming
Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman
The Unexplained
Engineering That Built The World
Desert One
Cities of the Underworld
Ancient Aliens
Food That Built America
The Curse of Oak Island
Alone™
History’s Greatest Mysteries
Modern Marvels
Assembly Required
Mountain Men
Pawn Stars
American Pickers
Forged In Fire
HISTORY8 hours ago
Last chance to make this holiday one for the history books. Shop the HISTORY Store now to ensure holiday delivery and use code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off your order. Valid until Midnight PT on Friday, 12/10: t.co/Kz4FU0azbp t.co/B4GNvyWiZo
HISTORYa day ago
All over Europe, the Jewish people found ways to celebrate #Hanukkah during the Holocaust. t.co/jr3pEHSdT7
HISTORYa day ago
Bob Dole has passed away at the age of 98.
Dole was awarded two Purple Hearts & a Bronze Star for his service in the military.
After his presidential run in 1996, he dedicated his time & energy to his law firm, political activism, speaking engagements & philanthropic endeavors. t.co/FG2zPqhDMz
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“Save Our History” is an Emmy® Award-winning strategic philanthropic initiative launched by The HISTORY® Channel in 1998. The initiative was designed to further historic preservation and history education. “Save Our History” provides community grants to preserve local historic treasures, works to educate the public on the importance of historical preservation and supplements the teaching of history in America’s classrooms.
Read MoreThe HISTORY® Channel has partnered with the James Beard Foundation to #SaveOurRestaurants, a philanthropic initiative aimed at providing resources and aid to help preserve historic, landmark restaurants in America who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe ongoing commitment from A+E Networks® and HISTORY® to honor veterans includes partnerships with Team Rubicon, The Mission Continues, Headstrong, America’s VetDogs and more.
Visit Mission to HonorBranded physical and multimedia educational materials and tools for use in classrooms across the country offer exciting new ways to bring history to life.
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