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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 

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.

Revolutionary War

By Orrin Grey

Literary History

The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nautical History

The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

By Toby Arguello

European History

Meet the French Resistance

Meet the French Resistance

By Catherine Phelan

Military History

18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch

18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch

By Dave Adams

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Native American History

The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance

The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

By Grace Felder

Modern History

9 Famous Duels That Left Their Mark on History

9 Famous Duels That Left Their Mark on History

These disputes turned deadly.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Women In History

Olga of Kiev: A Ruthless Ruler and Ukrainian Saint

Olga of Kiev: A Ruthless Ruler and Ukrainian Saint

She remains a symbol of strength and fortitude for the Ukrainian people.

By E.R. Zarevich

Military History

How the Battle of the Coral Sea Set the Stage for the Allied Victory at Midway

How the Battle of the Coral Sea Set the Stage for the Allied Victory at Midway

The Japanese won the battle, but their advances into the Pacific were halted.

By Grace Felder

Modern History

5 Overturned Supreme Court Cases That Changed History

5 Overturned Supreme Court Cases That Changed History

Justices have reversed course numerous times throughout the years.

By Xavier Piedra

Ancient History

7 Amazing Libraries of the Ancient World

7 Amazing Libraries of the Ancient World

Some of these structures are still standing, while others are lost to time.

By John Tuttle

Military History

6 Times Superstitions Turned the Tide of Battle

6 Times Superstitions Turned the Tide of Battle

These deeply held beliefs changed history.

By Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

European History

The Invention of the Guillotine and Its Role in the French Reign of Terror 

The Invention of the Guillotine and Its Role in the French Reign of Terror 

The execution device came to be known as a symbol of violent class warfare.

By Orrin Grey

Russian History

The 5 Biggest Blunders in Russian Military History

The 5 Biggest Blunders in Russian Military History

From the 19th century to the Cold War.

By Team Mighty

Historical Mysteries

What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

Over 80 years later, the pilot's mysterious disappearance remains unsolved.

By Orrin Grey

Civil War

A Confederate Soldier Survived a Head Shot and Spit the Bullet Out 58 Years Later

A Confederate Soldier Survived a Head Shot and Spit the Bullet Out 58 Years Later

He also reconnected with the Union soldier who shot him.

By Team Mighty

Historical Mysteries

The "Dancing Plague" of 1518

The "Dancing Plague" of 1518

Historians remain puzzled by this incident of mass hysteria.

By Lee D'Amato

The Holocaust

The Remarkable Life of Abba Kovner, the Holocaust Survivor Who Sought Revenge

The Remarkable Life of Abba Kovner, the Holocaust Survivor Who Sought Revenge

He was one of the first to recognize the Nazis were committing genocide.

By Diana La Paz

Women In History

How Martha Gellhorn Became the Only Woman to Land on Normandy Beach

How Martha Gellhorn Became the Only Woman to Land on Normandy Beach

The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.

By Team Mighty

Civil War

The Battle of Fort Sumter Ignited the Civil War

The Battle of Fort Sumter Ignited the Civil War

When peace talks failed, this federal property tipped our divided nation into its bloodiest conflict.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Modern History

Discover the True Stories Behind 8 Historical Photographs

Discover the True Stories Behind 8 Historical Photographs

A picture is worth a thousand words.

By Grace Felder

Nautical History

5 Famous Mutinies That Shaped History

5 Famous Mutinies That Shaped History

Rebellion on land and the high seas.

By John Tuttle

Pop Culture

7 Powerful Songs From History That Capture the Zeitgeist

7 Powerful Songs From History That Capture the Zeitgeist

These songs offer a glimpse into the past.

By Margaret Brecknell

Medical History

In 1900, the Bubonic Plague Struck San Francisco

In 1900, the Bubonic Plague Struck San Francisco

This infectious disease isn't just a relic of the medieval era.

By Orrin Grey

Battles

5 Times Soldiers Won Against the Odds

5 Times Soldiers Won Against the Odds

These conflicts had unexpected outcomes.

By Brittany Sulc, We Are the Mighty

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