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.
This Medieval Weapon Was So Frightening Scottish Forces Surrendered On-Sight
Its likes had never been seen before.
Betsy Ross: How the Seamstress Became an Enduring Symbol of American Patriotism
She's said to have created the first American flag, but the real story is more complicated.
A Mistranslated Peace Treaty Led to the Brutal First Italo-Ethiopian War
What started out as a miscommunication escalated to full-scale conflict.
8 Historical Female Rulers Who Challenged the Status Quo
These incredible women refused to wait on history's sidelines.
WWI Veterans Came Together to Demand Their Bonuses in a 1932 March on Washington
The Bonus Army, abandoned by the government amidst the Great Depression, took matters into their own hands.
Boston and Beyond: Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War
We look to the colony's origins to understand its revolutionary mindset.
Coco Chanel’s Legacy, From Iconic Fashion Designer to Nazi Collaborator
The famed businesswoman had direct ties to Hitler’s intelligence agency.
The History of Freemasonry, a Fraternal Organization Fraught with Conspiracy Theories
It's been shrouded in secrecy since the 14th century.
The Battle of Toho Company
A unionization fight led to widespread effects on the Cold War and Japanese and global culture.
Here’s Why Civil War Soldiers Had Wounds That Glowed In The Dark
The mystery of the "Angel's Glow" wasn't solved until 2001.
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
This minor battle led to major strategic victory for the rebelling colonists in the first months of the Revolutionary War.
The History Behind Strange Sayings
Idioms make up a huge part of our day-to-day language. But where do they come from?
The War of Spanish Succession Subsumed an Entire Continent
The balance of power in Europe was at stake throughout the 13-year conflict.
These Recently Unearthed Coins May Have Solved a 17th-Century Mystery
Some unexpected treasure may have pinned down the whereabouts of notorious pirate Henry Every.
The Dust Bowl: How Ecological and Agricultural Change Worsened the Great Depression
Severe dust storms plagued the Great Plains region during the 1930s.
How Trota of Salerno, 12th-Century Female Gynecologist, Disappeared from History
The historical reputation of Trota through the years shows how the mores of a current society can restrict contemporary understanding of a figure from the past.
The High Hopes of the Titanic’s Maiden Voyage
The infamous passenger liner was fitted with advanced safety features—lulling her crew into a false sense of security.
