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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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    World War II

    9 Essential Facts About the Attack on Pearl Harbor

    9 Essential Facts About the Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Read up on the surprise military strike that catapulted America into WWII.

    By Grace Felder

    Pop Culture

    Australia Faced Ruthless Birds During the Great Emu War

    Australia Faced Ruthless Birds During the Great Emu War

    The large flightless birds turned out to be a formidable enemy.

    By Orrin Grey

    World War 2

    Test of the Torpedoes: The Battle of Tassafaronga

    Test of the Torpedoes: The Battle of Tassafaronga

    This WWII battle has been called one of the worst naval defeats in U.S. history.

    By Peter Harmsen

    Military History

    The 5 Worst and Most Unforgiving Battlefields in Military History

    The 5 Worst and Most Unforgiving Battlefields in Military History

    These conflicts were fought in hellish conditions.

    By Team Mighty

    Historical Sites

    7 Remarkable War Memorials in England

    7 Remarkable War Memorials in England

    These striking monuments pay tribute to those who served.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Native American History

    The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth

    The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth

    Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.

    By Toby Arguello

    Espionage

    Sidney Reilly, the Infamous Spy Who Inspired James Bond

    Sidney Reilly, the Infamous Spy Who Inspired James Bond

    007 took notes from the real Agent 17F.

    By Will Lennon

    Medieval Era

    Alchemy Was the Marketing Scheme of the Medieval World

    Alchemy Was the Marketing Scheme of the Medieval World

    Wealthy people were eager to believe the discipline's bold claims.

    By Ruddy Cano, We Are the Mighty

    Early America

    Chaos Reigned During the 1814 Burning of Washington

    Chaos Reigned During the 1814 Burning of Washington

    The storming of the capital during the War of 1812 led to destruction.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Military History

    7 Sieges That Lasted Way Too Long

    7 Sieges That Lasted Way Too Long

    These years-long conflicts were grueling for everyone involved.

    By John Tuttle

    Wild West

    The California Gold Rush Redefined the Old West

    The California Gold Rush Redefined the Old West

    The hunt for riches brought 300,000 settlers to the territory.

    By Toby Arguello

    European History

    French Knight Gilles de Rais Inspired the Folktale “Bluebeard”

    French Knight Gilles de Rais Inspired the Folktale “Bluebeard”

    A veteran of the Hundred Years' War, he earned a chilling legacy later in life.

    By Orrin Grey

    Holidays

    The Obscure Origins of Halloween

    The Obscure Origins of Halloween

    Discover the rich history behind this spooky holiday.

    By Orrin Grey

    Military History

    Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Has Died at Age 84

    Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Has Died at Age 84

    He was the first Black man to hold the position, amid a long and impactful career as a soldier and statesman.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    American History

    Alaska Day and the History Behind the 49th State

    Alaska Day and the History Behind the 49th State

    When and how did this far-flung territory become part of the United States?

    By Toby Arguello

    Historical Mysteries

    What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

    What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

    Dive into one of history's greatest mysteries. 

    By Grace Felder

    American History

    The Controversial History of America's Company Towns

    The Controversial History of America's Company Towns

    Are they really as utopian as their proponents claim?

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Nautical History

    Simon the Cat Won a Dickin Medal for His Royal Navy Service

    Simon the Cat Won a Dickin Medal for His Royal Navy Service

    This four-legged friend prowled the decks of the HMS Amethyst, where he was present for the Yangtze Incident.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Art History

    8 Intriguing Facts About the Mona Lisa

    8 Intriguing Facts About the Mona Lisa

    Learn more about the history of the enigmatic portrait.

    By Grace Felder

    Pop Culture

    Meet Whitey Bulger, the Notorious Crime Boss Who Went into Hiding

    Meet Whitey Bulger, the Notorious Crime Boss Who Went into Hiding

    The Boston native remained at large for 16 years.

    By Danielle Kugler

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