History

Learn more about historical events of the past and present from the comfort of your couch.

The clandestine communication of the Navajo saved lives on the battlefield and was vital to success in the Pacific.

The upcoming film promises a star-studded cast and thrilling action.

The specter of cannibalism overshadows many other fascinating facts about the emigrants.

Think you know WW1? Think again.

He intended to invade the United Kingdom, but underestimated their sea power.

Spanning the ancient world to today.

These incursions were called the Fenian raids.

This mysterious form of communication may be related to foreign intelligence.

Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.

Untangle this complex conflict that involved global superpowers.

The pioneer and frontiersman helped settle Kentucky.

The 16th-century ship was salvaged in 1982.

Construction workers stumbled upon an unexpected piece of history.

Harold II and William I clashed in an epic battle.

Heavy water was the unusual solution for a common tactic.

As Nazi Germany lost power, the United States government sought its most valuable scientists—regardless of their actions.

The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was imminent.

At what cost comes the intimate knowledge of what happens in war?

Learn the roots of this ritual that hails from New Zealand.