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.
Vlad the Impaler: The Bloodthirsty Truth Behind Dracula’s Namesake
Vlad III Dracula's reign looks monstrously cruel to today's eyes, but he was revered by his people.
4 Union Generals That Were Better Than the Famous Ones
These hardworking generals outperformed the showboats at every turn.
This Former Slave Became The First African American West Point Grad
Henry Flipper, born a slave, beat astonishing odds and overcame classmates' racism to become the first black graduate in 1877.
Paul Robeson: Artist and Activist
The legendary performer carved a path of politics and persistence.
California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels
Squirrel Week resulted in some 100,000 rodent casualties.
How the 3rd 395th Battalion's Last Stand Helped Win the Battle of the Bulge
Although outnumbered five-to-one, this battalion held their ground and killed more than 4,000 opposing German soldiers.
Harriet Tubman: The Facts of an Extraordinary Life
The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.
How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I
An intercepted telegram provided a reason for President Wilson to join the effort.
The 5 Stupidest Losses Of The American Civil War
Confederates and Union troops alike made flawed decisions with fatal consequences.
Valley Forge: The Bootcamp That Turned Around the American Revolution
The Continental Army rose from winter devastation to become a force to be reckoned with.
A Single Viking's Berserker Rage Changed World History Forever
His combative stance was the final stand of the Viking Age—and allowed the Norman invasion its foothold.
Julie d’Aubigny: The 17th-Century Operatic Swordswoman Who Wreaked Havoc Across France
Discover the legendary wild child of France.
Why Ancient Romans Built Statues Of Their Greatest Enemy
The statues were a sign of honor for their enemy and a symbol of the strength of the empire.
The Russians Had Women's 'Battalions of Death' In World War I
With German forces approaching, Russia turned to a new source of manpower.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
This Is Why Washington Wasn't Relentlessly Attacked By The Confederates
Natural barricades, manmade obstacles, and heavy reinforcements kept the capital safe.
Pierre Le Gloan: The Ace WWII Fighter Who Fought for Both Sides
The extraordinary flier's strange tale fascinates, decades later.
Alvin York Was One of WWI’s Most Decorated Soldiers
This man went from an unwilling, pacifist draftee to Sergeant York, military hero and legend.
Why the Kentucky Militia Was Most Feared by America's Enemies
During the War of 1812, no one wanted to come face-to-face with the Kentuckians.
