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    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 

    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.

    Revolutionary War

    By Orrin Grey

    Literary History

    The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

    The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Nautical History

    The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

    The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

    By Toby Arguello

    European History

    Meet the French Resistance

    Meet the French Resistance

    By Catherine Phelan

    Military History

    18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch

    18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch

    By Dave Adams

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    Battles

    7 Pyrrhic Victories From Throughout History

    7 Pyrrhic Victories From Throughout History

    The battle was won, but at what cost?

    By Toby Arguello

    World War 2

    The History of Churchill and the "V" Sign

    The History of Churchill and the "V" Sign

    The “V for Victory” campaign was introduced by the Allies to boost wartime morale.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Streaming

    25 Great Biopics Streaming on Netflix and Beyond

    25 Great Biopics Streaming on Netflix and Beyond

    History comes alive in these fascinating biopics.

    By Catherine Phelan & Kelsey Christine McConnell

    We Are The Mighty

    Warren Upton, Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 105

    Warren Upton, Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 105

    He was also the last crew member of the USS Utah. 

    By Miguel Ortiz, We Are the Mighty

    Presidential History

    Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Has Died at Age 100

    Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Has Died at Age 100

    He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

    By Tallie Williams

    Holidays

    Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: A History of “Auld Lang Syne”

    Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: A History of “Auld Lang Syne”

    Learn the history behind the traditional New Year's song.

    By Orrin Grey

    Military History

    12 Best Civil War Movies

    12 Best Civil War Movies

    These gripping films illuminate one of American history's darkest chapters.

    By Dave Adams & Kasey Noss

    Religious History

    What Was the Counter-Reformation?

    What Was the Counter-Reformation?

    The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation played an important role in European history. 

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Literary History

    The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

    The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

    Living during a tumultuous era of German history, they looked to the stories of the past.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    World War 2

    The Mysterious Wartime Disappearance Of Music Icon Glenn Miller

    The Mysterious Wartime Disappearance Of Music Icon Glenn Miller

    The trombone player and conductor led one of the most successful bands of his era before he vanished.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    We Are The Mighty

    Before Chuck Taylor Was Making Converse, He Was a WWII Military Basketball Coach

    Before Chuck Taylor Was Making Converse, He Was a WWII Military Basketball Coach

    Chuck Taylor isn't just a brand icon.

    By Joel Searls, We Are the Mighty

    We Are The Mighty

    The Third Delta Sniper You Didn’t See in Black Hawk Down

    The Third Delta Sniper You Didn’t See in Black Hawk Down

    The movie overlooks the third Delta sniper who was aboard Super Six-Two, Sgt. 1st Class Brad Halling.

    By Miguel Ortiz, We Are the Mighty

    Women At War

    Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier Who Disguised Herself as a Man

    Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier Who Disguised Herself as a Man

    She went to great lengths to join the British Army and the Royal Marines.

    By Richard Clements

    Art History

    Self-Portraits of the Soul: Frida Kahlo's Life and Lasting Impact

    Self-Portraits of the Soul: Frida Kahlo's Life and Lasting Impact

    The Mexican artist who mastered the art of turning pain into power.

    By Isabel Montero

    We Are The Mighty

    WWII Airman’s Remains Positively Identified 80 Years After Final Mission

    WWII Airman’s Remains Positively Identified 80 Years After Final Mission

    The 11-man crew of Heaven Can Wait was shot down by enemy fire.

    By Tessa Robinson, We Are the Mighty

    Presidential History

    Churchill and the Presidents: An Enduring Alliance

    Churchill and the Presidents: An Enduring Alliance

    From 1900 to the postwar years, Churchill was acquainted with 11 US presidents.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Women In History

    The Fierce and Fascinating Life of Madame Nhu

    The Fierce and Fascinating Life of Madame Nhu

    Meet South Vietnam's former first lady.

    By Orrin Grey

    Nautical History

    The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

    The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

    Britain and Iceland engaged in conflict over fishing rights for decades.

    By Toby Arguello

    Streaming

    The Best Hulu Documentaries Streaming Right Now

    The Best Hulu Documentaries Streaming Right Now

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

    By Isabel Montero & Kasey Noss

    We Are The Mighty

    Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Passes Away at 107

    Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Passes Away at 107

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

    By Miguel Ortiz, We Are the Mighty

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