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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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European History

8 Facts About Genghis Khan That May Surprise You

8 Facts About Genghis Khan That May Surprise You

The leader of the Mongol Empire caused great change across the world.

By Catherine Phelan

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The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy

The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy

The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.

By Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

Military History

The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army

The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army

A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.

By Robert Walsh

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This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials

This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials

Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Military History

10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders

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.

By Orrin Grey

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The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers

The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers

The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.

By Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

Military History

10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar

10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar

Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.

By Xavier Piedra

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That Time A Badger Lived In The White House

That Time A Badger Lived In The White House

Any surprise it was under the beloved Rough Rider?

By Megan Miller, We Are the Mighty

Military History

How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History

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.

By Catherine Phelan

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World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians

World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians

That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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One Of The First Two Female FBI Agents Got Her Start In The Marines

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.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

European History

Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time

Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time

Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Women In History

13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World

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.

By Audrey Webster

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5 Things That Surprised The German Army On D-Day

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.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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The Northernmost Confederate Attack was a Raid on Vermont

The Northernmost Confederate Attack was a Raid on Vermont

St Albans Raid was one of the most controversial events in the Civil War.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Military History

9 Little-Known Facts About the History of Memorial Day

9 Little-Known Facts About the History of Memorial Day

Trace the history of America's national day of remembrance.

By Catherine Phelan

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This Was the Unluckiest U-Boat of World War II

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.

By Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

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A Veteran Soldier Perfected The Ultimate Bank Robbery

A Veteran Soldier Perfected The Ultimate Bank Robbery

Turns out discipline and intense planning lend themselves equally well to army life and grand larceny.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Women In History

Anna Jarvis and the Surprising History of Mother’s Day

Anna Jarvis and the Surprising History of Mother’s Day

There’s more to the loving holiday than meets the eye.

By Matthew Thompson

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The Loach Was One of the Riskiest Helicopter Assignments in Vietnam

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.

By Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

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