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 "Madness" of King George III
Britain's longest-reigning male monarch suffered from recurrent bouts of a mysterious illness.
This Is What It Was Like To Be Marooned In The Age Of Sail
Alexander Selkirk was left ashore an uninhabited island by his captain.
Watch An Interview With The Last Surviving Witness To The Lincoln Assassination
In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.
The Wild West's Toughest Lawman Was Born A Slave
Bass Reeves was the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi–and one of the most beloved.
This Mayor Saved His Town By Drinking 3 Liters Of Wine At Once
A more heroic swig of wine we've never encountered.
An Awful Car Killed More Nazi Generals Than World War II
The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.
10 Revolutionary War Facts Even American History Buffs Don't Know
Conspiracy plots, soldiers in disguise, and Broadway excursions filled the days of Revolutionary troops.
Chesty Puller: The Life and Quotes of a Beloved Marine Legend
From the hilarious to heartfelt, take a look at eight quotes from the accomplished Marine.
8 Facts About Genghis Khan That May Surprise You
The leader of the Mongol Empire caused great change across the world.
The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders
Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.
The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
One Of The First Two Female FBI Agents Got Her Start In The Marines
Susan Roley Malone had cherished the ideal of working for the Bureau long before a career as an FBI agent was open to women.
Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time
Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.
13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World
From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.
