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.
Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: A History of “Auld Lang Syne”
Learn the history behind the traditional New Year's song.
Yasuke, the African Samurai
A mysterious dark-skinned warrior rose to prominence in 16th-century Japan.
A Shocking Incident Led to the War of Jenkins' Ear
One man's mutilation instigated a major conflict between Britain and Spain.
The Cult of the Supreme Being: A New Religion in Revolutionary France
The French Revolution left fertile ground for a new approach to religion.
The Unparalleled Courage of the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team
This combined unit is the most decorated for its size in U.S. military history.
The History of the Corset, a Garment Fraught with Misconceptions
Often demonized as patriarchal torture devices, these garments were seen as a practicality in their day.
The Spirit Cave Mummy is Over 10,000 Years Old
The remains were found with moccasins, a rabbit-skin blanket, and many other artifacts.
This Historical Female Scientist Attempted to Solve the Mysteries of Alchemy
Cleopatra the Alchemist dabbled in an early branch of science.
The Soviet-American Space Alliance
New research reveals that the Space Race wasn't quite as embittered as we were led to believe.
The Cultural Impact of Volcanic Eruptions Throughout History
These natural disasters have had a surprising influence on art, music, and literature.
6 Historical Political Cartoons That Capture the Hopes and Fears of the Past
These satirical drawings reveal the debates that dominated bygone eras.
How Hawaii Became a State
The history of Hawaii stretches back much further than its 1959 admittance to the U.S.
The Great Fire of Rome Nearly Destroyed the City in the Empire's First Century
Look beyond the fabled fiddle.
A Controversial Attack on Mers-el-Kébir Heightened WWII Tensions
The French fleet posed a difficult problem for British officials.
6 Incredible MasterClass Courses for Lifelong Learners
The world's experts are ready to teach you about anything and everything.
How the Black Death Led to the Peasants' Revolt
England’s 1381 uprising was fueled by unrest in the aftermath of a pandemic.
How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Sparked World War I
The Archduke was murdered by a Yugoslav nationalist, setting off an explosive chain of events.
