Welcome inside "Exhibits", The History Channel's online museum -- admission-free! Each month we will take new explorations into the past and put them on display for you, utilizing state-of-the-art interactive technology to maximize your enjoyment.

	Find out why Easter isn't celebrated on the same day each year, which converging traditions that have come to form this Christian holiday and the history behind the Easter bunny. Read more about the History of Easter...

	When Americans vote for president and vice president, they are actually voting for presidential electors, known collectively as the electoral college. It is these electors, chosen by the people, who elect the chief executive. Learn about the origins of the U.S. electoral system, and look at some famous presidential contests through the ages.

	He led four expeditions to the New World, but never accomplished his original goal--a western ocean route to Asia. Instead, Christopher Columbus opened up exploration between Europe and America. Discover the history behind Columbus Day.

	Labor Day is the celebration of the value and dignity of work, and its role in the American way of life. Find out the origins of the holiday that celebrates the successes of the labor movement.

	Russia. A country so vast and diverse, it continues to intrigue people around the globe. Join us for a journey through centuries of murder, intrigue, and power struggles, and learn how each Tsar helped develop this uniquely enigmatic country.

	Save Our Sounds charts the history of audio recording technology, from Edison's wax cylinders to twenty-first century digitization, and explores the depth and beauty of our national collection of historic speeches, roots music, and oral traditions.

	Theodore Roosevelt. He fought gunslingers. Punched out braggarts. And wrote 25 books in between. Meet the cowboy inside the President - who defined a new American way of life.

	Elvis Presley...a cherry-red Corvette...the yellow smiley-face. Certain people and things are so familiar to all Americans that they have achieved the status of cultural icons. Explore how and why some ordinary people and everyday items became American Classics!

	Want to know what ancient Egyptians did on their day off? Go behind the scenes of Egypt Beyond the Pyramids and discover what Egyptian life was like thousands of years ago. Explore the inside of a pharaoh's temple, view an interactive timeline, play a mysterious adventure tomb game, and more!

	Go back in time through the letters of those who participated in World War I -including both soldiers and a nurse and who saw tragedy up close.

	Get a glimpse of what life was like for soldiers during World War II by reading some of their letters home - there's even one written on Hitler's personal stationery! Also, find out how you can preserve your own special letters, and what to do if you think you might have a historically significant war letter.

	Discover the origins of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Traditions, trivia, and more! Why do we have Christmas trees? How did Kwanzaa get started? Learn more about cherished holiday traditions and check out this year's holiday calendar!

The History Channel and UNESCO's World Heritage Center have become partners in an effort to promote the need to preserve cultural sites around the world from the ravages of natural erosion, political instability and unregulated development. UNESCO is working to protect these cultural treasures, not simply for the histories they represent, but for the traditions they help to sustain. Click here to learn about eight endangered World Heritage sites and to find out how you can help preserve some of the world's most endangered sites.

	Welcome to Heavy Metal 500. It's racing...HEAVY METAL STYLE!! As part of Modern Marvels Heavy Metal Month, HM500 lets you build your own Monster Truck and take on your fellow Heavy Metal fans.

	The Old West symbolizes the American dream--freedom, independence, and a vast expanse of wilderness waiting to be conquered. But could you have survived life on the rough-and-tumble frontier? Play our Wild, Wild West trivia adventure to find out!

	Unmask historic hoaxes that bamboozled even the most prominent experts.

	Investigate these five famous military blunders--from the Maginot Line to the Iran-Contra Affair--and find out what really happened. Then, HistoryChannel.com lets you pin the blame, and tell us what you think should have been done differently.

	Join The History Channel, and a group of historians and researchers, as we take on the task of Raising the Alabama!

	It's 1957 and the Soviet Union has just launched Sputnik I, touching off a space race with the United States that, fueled by the two nations' Cold War rivalry, leads to mind-boggling advancements in space technology. Journey back in time with HistoryChannel.com to uncover the fascinating history of space flight.

	A rapid proliferation of microscopic weapons. A lone hacker posing as a military superpower. What is the future of war? Click here to explore the possibilities and share your opinion.

If you've ever dreamed of becoming the next Houdini, the web offers everything you need to get started in magic. Click here to check out some great magic links.

	Take a journey down the perilous Niagara River. Play the Daredevil Trivia Adventure, explore our timeline of Falls Firsts, and discover surprising stories in Snapshots of the Falls.

	Are you a skeptic or one who is easily fooled? Play Incredible But True! to test your skills at distinguishing fact from falsehood. But remember, sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction!

	Memorial Day is much more than the traditional beginning of summer. Click here to discover the Civil War-era origins of the holiday, as well as little-known facts about America's wars. Then, stop by our Veterans' Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones, and fellow history buffs.

	While some people chase storms for sport and others run for cover, everyone can use information on coping with severe weather. Click here to learn about the science and lore of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and more.

	The History Channel heads south of the border for a look at a country with a history shrouded in blood.

	Beneath one of America's oldest cities, an aging six-lane highway is being replaced with a modern eight-to-ten lane underground expressway. This is the Big Dig.

	From cave dwellers to condo owners, humans have been on a never-ending quest to develop devices to make their homes more comfortable. However, most of the items we use today--from refrigerators to stereos--were invented only in the past century.

	Hit the links for a look at the evolution of golf as one of the most popular sports in the world. Through a comprehensive listing of relevant sites, trace the origins of the game in Scotland to how it became an obsession for more than 25 million Americans.

	Join up with history's most infamous outlaws for a rowdy ride into the past. Have you ever wondered what your evil twin might be like? A tough Hell's Angel, a ruthless pirate, or something worse? Here's your chance to find out! Take the Wild Bunch Quiz and tap into your dark side... if you dare.

	Find out about the History of the Academy, the Awards ceremony, the Oscar® trophy, and much more from Biography's Guide to the Academy Awards.

	Who was St. Patrick and how did this religious feast day evolve into one of America's most popular holidays? Find out here! Plus meet famous Irishmen, test your knowledge of Irish history, and tour Ireland with our interactive map.

	Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?

	Do you know why stuffed bears are called "teddy" bears? Or what architect's work inspired his son to invent Lincoln Logs? Find out all this and more as the HistoryChannel.com presents the fascinating stories behind all of your favorite toys and games, plus the scoop on the world's most famous inventors, trivia, and a quiz to test your toy I.Q.!

	Leopoldville. On December 24, 1944, the troopship S.S. Leopoldville was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of France, killing 800 American soldiers. Click here to learn more about the government's cover-up of this tragedy, see a list of the dead, read an interview with a survivor, or join the discussion in our relatives and survivors forum.

	The History of Thanksgiving. Did you know that Thanksgiving didn't become a national holiday until 1941? Or that pilgrims didn't really wear buckles? Travel back to Plymouth and learn surprising facts about the first feast, from what food was consumed to what pilgrims really wore. Then, hear from some pilgrims to find out what the original celebration was actually like.

	The History of Halloween.Halloween is one of the world's oldest--and most intriguing--holidays. Click here to learn about Halloween's spine-tingling traditions, great pumpkin facts, and more.

	History on Trial.Take a journey through some of history's most controversial court cases, from Joan of Arc to Sacco & Vanzetti. Then, play along as HistoryChannel.com lets You Be the Judge.

	Find out more about how one of America's greatest civic landmarks and architectural masterpieces has been restored to splendor. Test your Grand Central smarts and share your thoughts on trains, architecture, and historic preservation.

	Find out more about this seldom-used congressional power and its role in American history. Travel back to 1974, learn everything you ever wanted to know about Richard Nixon, and see what happened to the members of the 1974 House Judiciary Committee.

	Planning a trip? Don't want to mistake the loo for the lift? In this exhibit, read all about the UK's quirkiest traditions, from the Changing of the Guard to High Tea, and learn to speak English the British way.

	From Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony to Sally Ride and Maya Lin, HistoryChannel.com celebrates Women's History Month by telling the life stories of thirty one prominent women.

	Journey through the history of Blacks in America through the lives of these twenty-eight historic personalities. From George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman to Toni Morrison and Billie Holiday, learn more about how these great leaders, artists, athletes, and activists helped to advance a people and a nation.

	Test your knowledge of the men and women who make sports' greatest moments come to life!

Beginning in 1890, Ellis Island became the world's gateway to freedom. Now explore Ellis Island through the eyes and ears of those who passed though its doors. ( Note: the link above is for low-bandwith modems [ie: 14.4, 28.8, 33.6 modems]. For those with high-bandwidth access[ie: T1 and higher and cable modems], access the exhibit below.) "The Ellis Island Experience" for high-bandwith access (ie: T1 and higher and cable modems) with rich graphical treatment, audio and video, this is designed specifically for high-bandwith access (ie: T1 and higher and cable modems). Contact your local cable provider for information on cable modems. ( Warning: If you do not have high-speed internet access, this exhibit will load very slowly.)