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.
The Night the Martians Landed: Orson Welles and the ‘War of the Worlds’ Panic
The broadcast hysteria that became legend
The Lasting Impact of British Rule in India
Colonialism didn’t end with the independence of the Indian subcontinent.
From Versailles to the Guillotine: Who Was Marie Antoinette?
The life and legacy of France’s last queen
The Tragic Origins of MacBeth’s Cursed Reputation
How a violent rivalry led to an over 400-year superstition.
The Purdue University Expedition to Find Amelia Earhart’s Plane
This October, one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century may be solved.
The Cadaver Synod: When the Medieval Church Put a Dead Pope on Trial
Why go to such great lengths to punish someone who was already dead?
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.
