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.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders
Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.
The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
One Of The First Two Female FBI Agents Got Her Start In The Marines
Susan Roley Malone had cherished the ideal of working for the Bureau long before a career as an FBI agent was open to women.
Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time
Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.
13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World
From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.
5 Things That Surprised The German Army On D-Day
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
The Northernmost Confederate Attack was a Raid on Vermont
St Albans Raid was one of the most controversial events in the Civil War.
9 Little-Known Facts About the History of Memorial Day
Trace the history of America's national day of remembrance.
This Was the Unluckiest U-Boat of World War II
Not only could the U-505 not sink other boats, its crew couldn't even sink the submarine themselves.
A Veteran Soldier Perfected The Ultimate Bank Robbery
Turns out discipline and intense planning lend themselves equally well to army life and grand larceny.
Anna Jarvis and the Surprising History of Mother’s Day
There’s more to the loving holiday than meets the eye.
The Loach Was One of the Riskiest Helicopter Assignments in Vietnam
This tiny scout helicopter, made of plexiglass and metal, was part of a key "hunter-killer" team.
6 Revolutionary War Veterans Survived Long Enough To Be Photographed
These six soldiers were part of an 1863 project to speak to remaining Revolutionary War veterans.
5 Differences Between Army and Marine Corps Infantry
Rediscover the specialities of the Army and the Marine Corps.
