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 Strangest Battle of WWII: The Fight for Castle Itter
On May 5, 1945, Allied and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.
On This Day: Walt Disney Testifies Before the House of Un-American Activities Committee
Disney accused his former employees of communism.
The 15-Year-Old Marine
Author Mack Maloney interviews his father-in-law, Dick Kennedy, who enlisted in the Marines as a teenager in 1943.
The 18 Greatest War and Battle Paintings of All Time
Powerful portraits by masters, both old and new.
32 Colorized Black and White Photos That Will Change How You Look at History
History doesn't have to be so black and white.
On This Day: The Beatles Release "Love Me Do"
The Fab Four's first single merely hinted at the musical revolution to come.
France’s Prolific Executioner: The Life and Death of Charles-Henri Sanson
He was one of France's most prolific executioners, having killed nearly 3,000 souls.
6 Incredible Death Rituals From Around the World
From Madagascar's turning of the bones to the sky burials of the Tibetan plateau, unearth these unique and captivating funeral rites.
The Vietnam War Docu-Series Premieres on PBS This Weekend
Master documentarian Ken Burns takes on a story that is still struggling to be told.
Abraham Lincoln Penned This True Crime Tale in 1846
Three brothers are accused of murder after an Illinois man vanishes in this sensationalized true crime story penned by Abraham Lincoln.
How the Stratton Brothers Became the First British Killers Busted by a Fingerprint
A thumbprint on a cashbox led police to the murderers—and changed the course of criminal history.
Lost City of Z: The Mysterious Disappearance of Percy Fawcett
The explorer's disappearance continues to fascinate.
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Great news, history lovers: We're looking for your original stories of little-known facts.
How the Pinkerton Detectives Took Down Chicago Grave Robbers in 1857
The infamous agency got its start protecting corpses from professional body snatchers.
