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.
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.
The Women Who Volunteered to Make Doughnuts on the Front Lines of World War I
The Doughnut Girls of World War I delivered a taste of home when it was needed most, boosting morale and the popularity of the Salvation Army.
Women in World War II Were Even Braver Than You Realize
While their men fought on the front lines, women fought their own battle at home and in the workforce—and helped bring the Allied Powers to victory.
The Bold Pirate Plan To Bring Napoleon To The United States
The Napoleon House lay awaiting its infamous tenant.
Why This Civil War Vet Marched Across England With the U.S. Flag
Gilbert Bates toured the South and England on foot in Union uniform, flag in hand.
Hal Moore: Soldier, Veteran, Author
Lieutenant General Hal Moore left behind the legacy of a brave soul and a kind heart.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: The Story Behind the Lakota Massacre
Memorialize the lives lost at Wounded Knee with the story behind Dee Brown's iconic work.
The First Aerial Bombing Run Was Made by the Italian Army
Bombing by balloon had been outlawed by the Hague Convention of 1899, but Italian forces found a workaround.
The 'Kilted Killer' Forced A Surrender While Outnumbered 23,000 To One
Even a 300,000 Franc bounty couldn't bring him down.
A Sixth Grade History Project Exonerated the Captain of the USS Indianapolis
Court-martialed after the sinking of the cruiser, Captain McVay's innocence was proven by Hunter Scott in 1996.
Simo Häyhä: The Finnish Sniper Who Took Down 500 Soldiers Within 100 Days
He's believed to be the deadliest sniper in history.
This World War I Artillery Was The Longest-Ranged Gun Ever
The Paris Gun was so named for its far-off target.
18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch
Some of our best films draw inspiration from the global conflict.
4 Women Earned Silver Stars in the Same WWII Battle
Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth continued to save lives even as mortar shells rained down around them.
These 5 Brothers Were Heroes Of The American Revolution
The Butler family's contributions made our nation's birth possible.
How America’s First Domestic Tax Almost Ended the Nation
Just 15 years after the Declaration of Independence, a federal tax was the foment of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Meet the Mercy Dogs of World War I
Support dogs have a long-standing history that might surprise you.
10 Civil War Battles That Shaped America's Bloodiest Conflict
From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.
