The Seven Years’ War Was the First Truly Global Conflict
Britain and France battled for world supremacy, drawing in numerous other nations.
Stede Bonnet May Have Been the World's Worst Pirate
He wasn't exactly fearsome.
The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth
Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.
The California Gold Rush Redefined the Old West
The hunt for riches brought 300,000 settlers to the territory.
Alaska Day and the History Behind the 49th State
When and how did this far-flung territory become part of the United States?
Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII
This war hero infiltrated Auschwitz as a spy for the resistance.
Demystifying the “Indian Wars,” a Complex Series of Conflicts
The fighting spanned dozens of adversaries and hundreds of years.
The Affair of the Diamond Necklace Contributed To Marie Antoinette's Downfall
The scam caused the French queen's reputation to further deteriorate.
Yasuke, the African Samurai
A mysterious dark-skinned warrior rose to prominence in 16th-century Japan.
The Cultural Impact of Volcanic Eruptions Throughout History
These natural disasters have had a surprising influence on art, music, and literature.
How Hawaii Became a State
The history of Hawaii stretches back much further than its 1959 admittance to the U.S.
How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Sparked World War I
The Archduke was murdered by a Yugoslav nationalist, setting off an explosive chain of events.
The Sack of Rome Signaled the End of the High Renaissance...
... and a permanent split between Catholicism and budding Protestant religions.
A Mistranslated Peace Treaty Led to the Brutal First Italo-Ethiopian War
What started out as a miscommunication escalated to full-scale conflict.
President Harry Truman's Exemplary WWI Record
The 33rd president had an admirable military career.
The Dust Bowl: How Ecological and Agricultural Change Worsened the Great Depression
Severe dust storms plagued the Great Plains region during the 1930s.
Enter the Georgian Era
Discover the figures, culture, and technology that made the Georgian Era a vibrant time of change for an empire.
Viking Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Enduring misconceptions obscure what the seafaring Norse people were really like.
The Strange Connection Between the Nuclear Bomb, Bikinis, and Godzilla
Real devastation, fictional monsters, and a swimsuit all collided in the Pacific Ocean.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
