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.
These Everyday Inventions Came From Failed Military Experiments
Sometimes great things come from failure. Especially when the government is involved.
13 of the Most Famous and Important Battles in History
These momentous clashes toppled empires, ended conflicts, and changed history.
Who was Dr. Samuel Nunes?
How a Portuguese doctor contributed to the colony of Georgia and the foundation of a Jewish community in America.
Daniel Sickles and the First Temporary Insanity Defense
This politician gunned down his wife's lover in broad daylight.
A Chronological World War II Watch Guide
Outstanding movies and TV shows that document every phase of the war.
Who Was Henry Hudson? Meet the Explorer Who Disappeared Under Mysterious Circumstances
He led four expeditions in four years.
Protecting the President: The History of the U.S. Secret Service
The agency's role has evolved over the centuries.
King James and the Witch Hunt Legacy
He developed a special interest in witches after a dangerous, storm-tossed journey.
The United States’ Cold War-Era Rules for Encountering a Yeti
The first rule of Yeti hunting: get a permit.
6 Photos That Capture the Significance and Joy of V-E Day
80 years ago, Nazi Germany officially surrendered its armed forces.
The 1942 Nazi Attack on the Dutch Island of Aruba
An often forgotten but important moment in the Atlantic Theater of World War II.
The Fall of Saigon, 50 Years Later
Saigon’s takeover by North Vietnamese troops marked a definitive moment in the Cold War, and American military history as a whole.
Before TikTok: 5 “Influencers” From Different Eras of History
These tastemakers influenced trends well before social media.
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.
The Execution of Charles I and the Rediscovery of His Remains
What happened to the only English monarch tried and executed for treason?
