History

The pioneer and frontiersman helped settle Kentucky.

Construction workers stumbled upon an unexpected piece of history.

Harold II and William I clashed in an epic battle.

Heavy water was the unusual solution for a common tactic.

As Nazi Germany lost power, the United States government sought its most valuable scientists—regardless of their actions.

The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was imminent.

At what cost comes the intimate knowledge of what happens in war?

Learn the roots of this ritual that hails from New Zealand.

Were they actually the first Europeans to set foot on the continent?

The Pentathlon has evolved over time, but its military roots remain constant.

Earth's highest mountain inspires awe and fear among those who dare to climb it.

Delve into this uprising of Russian commoners and the salt tax that ignited it.

It was a daring mission, shrouded in secrecy, imperative for the Union's success.

From lead-based eyeliner to radium-infused lipstick.

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

These unusual sidekicks earned accolades.

A daring raid followed the Bataan Death March.

Are international sporting events designed to draw attention away from controversial issues facing the world?

She's the subject of a new historical film, Firebrand.

These individuals have enacted positive change both on and off the field.