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 War of 1812 Vet Saw the Battle of Gettysburg from his Porch... and Joined It
John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.
The Incredible Story of the Harlem Hellfighters, WWI's Staunch Infantry Heroes
The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.
On This Day: The American Flag Was Flown in Battle for the First Time
During a 1777 skirmish in Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware, General William Maxwell ordered the flag be raised.
Watch Unbelievable Footage of an Actual WWII Tank Duel
During the Battle of Villers-Bocage, tanks went head-to-head.
Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
How a Movement Grows: 100 Years of the 19th Amendment
On its 100th anniversary, we revisit the coalitions built in search of women's suffrage, and the struggles that continued after the passing of the suffrage amendment.
These 17 Photos Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready For WWI
See the changes wrought by a single century.
The Larger of Two Evils: Colonized Asia’s Encounter with the Japanese in World War Two
Much of mainland Asia in the 1930s faced an unappealing choice: Western imperialism or Japanese imperialism.
Genghis Khan's Tomb, Lost to This Day, is Protected by an Ancient Tribe of Nomads
Though even they don't know the tomb's precise location, the Darkhad continue to keep their leader's final resting place a treasured secret.
The Extraordinary Life of Eugene Bullard, the First African American Military Pilot
After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.
World History's Stupidest Wars Include One Fought Over a Pig
Pigs, buckets, and dogs were flash points for conflicts that could have been easily avoided.
33 Unbelievable Photos from the Battle of Okinawa
Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.
6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
Stagecoach Mary: The Postal Worker Who Became A Legend of the Wild West
The first African American female postal worker was renowned for more than her groundbreaking status.
Nassau's Pirates: Revealing the Sordid History of the Bahamian Port City
Now a tourist haven, the small colony was once run by pirates, for pirates.
Meet the Japanese Diplomat Who Saved 6,000 Jewish People from the Holocaust
Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.
The Original Social Distancers: The Bizarre Tales of America's Modern-Day Hermits
Oddballs, eccentrics, and visionaries alike have taken to social distancing before it was mandated.
Harriet Tubman was the First Woman to Lead a U.S. Military Operation
Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
