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.
The Cultural Impact of Volcanic Eruptions Throughout History
These natural disasters have had a surprising influence on art, music, and literature.
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.
The Sack of Rome Signaled the End of the High Renaissance...
... and a permanent split between Catholicism and budding Protestant religions.
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.
