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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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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

War Heroes

Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII

Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII

This war hero infiltrated Auschwitz as a spy for the resistance.

By Toby Arguello

Native American History

Demystifying the “Indian Wars,” a Complex Series of Conflicts

Demystifying the “Indian Wars,” a Complex Series of Conflicts

The fighting spanned dozens of adversaries and hundreds of years.

By Toby Arguello

Nautical History

The Daring Voyage of the James Caird

The Daring Voyage of the James Caird

Discover one of the greatest polar rescue missions ever completed.

By John Tuttle

European History

5 Royal Scandals Throughout History

5 Royal Scandals Throughout History

These faux pas tarnished several family names.

By Orrin Grey

Literary History

Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms

Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms

The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.

By E.R. Zarevich

Literary History

10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers

10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers

These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.

By E.R. Zarevich

Historical Sites

9 Famous Statues Throughout History and the World

9 Famous Statues Throughout History and the World

Examine the past with these monuments to history.

By Grace Felder

World War 1

The First Battle of the Marne Reset Expectations for World War I

The First Battle of the Marne Reset Expectations for World War I

The Allies went from a panicked retreat to a surprising triumph.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

World War 2

A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII

A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII

Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.

By Team Mighty

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