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.
10 Weird History Facts That Will Change Your Perspective
Some facts are stranger than fiction.
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That Time American and Russian Tanks Faced off in a Divided Berlin
Cold War tensions were running high.
Isaac Newton's Historic Feud With a Conman
He was determined to take down William Chaloner, an audacious coiner.
Bagpipes Used to Be Classified as Weapons of War
These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.
Trial by Cheese? Here Are 6 of the Craziest Medieval Ordeals
Some disputes were settled by innovative means, to say the least.
Balloonomania: 18th-Century Europe’s Obsession with Hot Air Balloons
Scientists and showmen alike tested the limits of the new invention.
Hatshepsut: Egypt's Forgotten Female Pharaoh, Re-examined
Attempts to destroy her legacy have been unsuccessful.
The Military Coup That Put Catherine the Great on the Throne
Russia's last empress overthrew her own husband.
6 Fossil Hunters Who Dug Up Clues From the Past
Their discoveries changed our perception of prehistory.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926—2022
Elizabeth II died peacefully after a historic 70 years on the throne.
Amazon Warrior Women: Separating Fact From Fiction
Does the fascinating Greek legend have any basis in reality?
The First Woman to Receive Both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star
Cordelia E. Cook paved the way for female service members.
8 Fascinating Facts to Know About the Wars of the Roses
We're taking a look at this series of influential English civil wars.
13 Entertaining and Informative YouTube History Channels
The video-sharing site has content for every kind of history buff.
The First US Navy Destroyer Sunk by Enemy Fire Has Been Found
A century-old mystery has been put to rest.
