Name: American Revolution
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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Henry Rollins mines for nuggets of truth about the California Gold Rush, during which hundreds of thousands of fortune seekers headed west to stake their claims, telling stories of greed, vigilante justice and secret societies.

10 Things You Don't Know About

The Gold Rush

A look at the diverse background of Las Vegas, from the Depression's impact on the city, to a President's surprising influence, to its history as a patriotic tourist destination.

Las Vegas

Henry goes down the strange and sordid trail of currency in America ... from how bills were first printed, to why coins have ridges on them.

The Almighty Dollar

Marijuana's plant roots run deep in America and Henry digs up its long and complicated history; from its strange origins, to top-secret government programs.

Marijuana

Unknown facts about iconic the Hoover Dam; harrowing tales of the men who built it; ideas on how to protect it.

The Hoover Dam

Unknown facts about the American Revolution; stories of overlooked heroes; astonishing innovations; and heartbreaking tragedy.

American Revolution

Henry reveals surprising facts about scientific geniuses and future rivals Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.

Edison vs. Tesla

Henry examines the Civil Rights movement in the United States, sharing stories about Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and other champions in the fight for equality.

Civil Rights

Henry uncovers macabre spectator sports, exotic animals and natural disasters as he explores the vivid history of the former independent republic known as Texas.

Texas

Facts about the American flag, from its many designs to its journey to the moon; the original Pledge of Allegiance.

The Flag

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