The Bigger Picture
The Story Behind Earth’s Most Famous Photo
Find out how “Blue Marble,” NASA’s iconic photo of a fully illuminated Earth, was taken.
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The Real Story Behind This Iconic 9/11 Photo
The story behind “Raising the Flag at Ground Zero,” an iconic photo taken on September 11.
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This Photo Isn’t What It Looks Like
Unravel the mystery behind an iconic photograph of Blackfeet tribe leader Mountain Chief.
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How an FBI Poster Became a Black Power Symbol
How an FBI Wanted poster turned Angela Davis into a symbol of Black Power and liberation.
The Civil War
1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"
While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.