History
Travel to the past with the best history stories, from Ancient Rome to World War II. The Archive has the history stories you crave, from military sagas to exploring the New World.
The Shot Heard Round the World: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, 250 Years Later
Reflecting on the campaign that kicked off the Revolutionary War.
What Was the Hundred Years’ War?
A 116-year fight over the French throne, and the girl who turned the tide.
The Suicidal French Chef and Folk Hero, François Vatel
Unravel the story of the honorable chef that fell on his sword over a late order of fish.
How Napoleon Changed St. Helena
The story of Napoleon’s exile has been told, but less familiar is how his arrival transformed the island that became his final home.
The Secret History of the Enigma Machine: What It Was and How We Broke It
The device that changed the course of WWII.
12 All-Vibes Period Dramas Like The Tudors
They might not be historically accurate, but these shows are a great time!
Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers?
Discover the real-life all-Black regiments Bob Marley was singing about.
When Buffalo Bill Invaded Britain
Unpack how Victorian audiences were presented with a staged vision of the American frontier.
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How America First Established Independence Through The Monroe Doctrine
Announced in 1823 by President James Monroe, this speech would forever establish U.S. sovereignty.
5 Famous Code Breakers Through History
From cracking wartime communications to drug rings, these brilliant minds did the unimaginable.
How Did the Tudors Take Control of England?
Unpack one of the most complicated periods in English history: the Wars of the Roses.
The Lost Treasure of the Maya: How Sensationalism Created a Legend
What people expect to find in the ancient civilization is far from the truth.
Unbreakable: How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win WWII
A group of Navajo men came together in the 1940s to create an unbreakable military code.
7 Inventions That Shaped History and Gave Us Our Modern World
To our core, humans are inventive creatures.
