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 Dirty Truth of Medieval Knighthood
Being a knight wasn't really about wooing fair maidens or grand quests—it was hard, dirty work.
10 Ancient Battles That Shook Civilizations
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
A New Scientific Technique Has Revealed the Secret Contents of a 300-Year-Old Letter
Researchers can now read "locked" letters without opening them.
What was Life Like Under German Occupation of the British Channel Islands?
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
The Strange Connection Between the Nuclear Bomb, Bikinis, and Godzilla
Real devastation, fictional monsters, and a swimsuit all collided in the Pacific Ocean.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
The Unparalleled Power of the Praetorian Guard of Rome
Meet the infamous bodyguards of the Roman Empire—and find out how they lost their once-legendary power.
29 Facts About Black History That You Might Not Know
Celebrate the African American men and women who made history.
13 Old School War Movies Every Trooper Needs To Watch
Bring military action home to your couch with these classic war films.
The Mesmerizing History Behind 4 Endangered Languages
As the pool of speakers shrinks, these languages could be lost forever.
5 Bloodthirsty Monarchs Who Slayed Their Way to the Throne
Nothing could stand in the way of these rulers' ambitions—not even their own families.
The 5 Most Humiliating Defeats In Military History
Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.
The Secret Cold War Mission That Helped America Find The Titanic
The top-secret mission kept the discovery hidden away for years.
