From Lead Belly to Kendrick Lamar, Black musicians have long used song to share stories of struggle and triumph.

Conversations in Context: Music (13:43)

It's 1933 and Mae West is just arriving at Grauman's Chinese Theater for the premiere of I'm No Angel. It draws fans from all over the country—as well as an organized protest from conservative religious groups.

How Conservative Groups Forced an Era of Censorship on Hollywood (1:38)

Julie Montagu, the American-born Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, is meeting up with an expert on 18th century dance. Her aim is to learn about the dances performed in that era.

Can You Learn the Steps to This 18th-Century Dance? (3:55)

The Chicago White Sox were heavy favorites going into the 1919 World Series. But they were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds - and it soon became clear that the game was rigged

The 1919 World Series Fix That Tarnished America's Pastime (3:26)

In the ancient ruins of Gobekli Tepe, in eastern Turkey, archaeologists have discovered 11,000-year-old stone troughs. What these troughs stored may surprise you

These Ancient Stone Troughs Contained an Unlikely Beverage (2:43)

In the 1920s, the U.S. was in full thrill-seeking mode. From horse-diving (you have to see it to believe it) to barnstorming. And at the center of many of these activities were a group of daring young women.

The Weird Thrills That Americans Pursued in the 1920s (3:13)

In the late 1300s, tea was introduced to Japan from mainland China, transported in delicate jars. Over the years, as drinking tea became a prized activity in Japan, so too did the jars in which it was stored

How Tea Drinking Became an Important Part of Japanese Culture (3:05)

During the Nazi occupation of France, many valuable works of art were stolen from the Jeu de Paume museum and relocated to Germany. One brave French woman kept detailed notes of the thefts

This French Woman Risked Her Life to Document Nazi Theft (3:45)

Old U.S. spy satellite images of the Middle East have unearthed a stunning discovery: the world’s first city, Tell Brak—4,000 years older than the Great Pyramids.