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.
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.
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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.
The Taiping Rebellion and Hong Xiuquan, Self-Proclaimed Younger Brother of Jesus
He led the bloodiest civil war in world history.
The Last Shots of the American Civil War Were Fired in Russia
The CSS Shenandoah wasn't ready to surrender.
5 Famous Military Leaders Who Made an Impression in the Air and on the Battlefield
They're impossible to forget.
How American GIs Brought Spam to the World
The canned meat gained popularity during WWII and evolved into a cultural icon.
The Storming of the Bastille: A Flashpoint of the French Revolution
Parisians united to attack this symbol of royal tyranny.
The Mathematician Who Saved Hundreds of Flight Crews
This Jewish refugee took a different approach to armoring planes.
The Romanov Family Beyond the Royal Tragedy: 10 Facts You May Not Know
The Romanovs' historical relevance goes far beyond a midnight execution.
