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.
19 Facts About Black History That You Might Not Know
Celebrate the African American men and women who made history.
Axis Sally: The American Voice of Nazi Germany
A treasonous radio personality despised by US forces.
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.
25 Important Women in History You May Not Have Heard of
These women are vital to history. Discover why.
4 Union Generals That Were Better Than the Famous Ones
These hardworking generals outperformed the showboats at every turn.
Meet the French Resistance
Individual collectives were able to organize themselves into a serious threat against the Vichy government and German forces.
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.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Donner Party
The specter of cannibalism overshadows many other fascinating facts about the emigrants.
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.
19 Facts About Black History That You Might Not Know
Celebrate the African American men and women who made history.
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.
