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.
Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese Soldier Who Surrendered Decades After WWII Ended
He was in hiding until 1974.
Alice Rufie Jordan Blake Was Yale's First Female Graduate
She wanted to attend law school, despite the barriers.
The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 Days of Combat in Vietnam
The Battle of Khe Sanh was one of the longest and most controversial battles of the Vietnam War.
6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Declaration of Independence
National Treasure was onto something with the writing on the back.
The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts
Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.
The Most Successful Submarine Commander Ever Was Captured by the Japanese
The only thing that could stop RADM Richard O’Kane was his own faulty torpedo.
The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard
They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.
15 Little-Known Women's History Month Facts
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating those who made great strides in the name of equality.
The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History
These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.
Anne Lister’s Historic Hike
She ascended the highest French Pyrenees summit, defying preconceived notions about women's athleticism.
Graham Greene’s Spy Career and Its Thrilling Influence on His Work
The author was inspired by his WWII and postwar experiences.
How Jenny Geddes Sparked a Rebellion in 17th-Century Scotland
The street seller caused a commotion in church.
The "Real" Witches of Macbeth
The Weird Sisters in the Scottish play may have been based on real people.
