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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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    Women In History

    Alice Rufie Jordan Blake Was Yale's First Female Graduate

    Alice Rufie Jordan Blake Was Yale's First Female Graduate

    She wanted to attend law school, despite the barriers.

    By E.R. Zarevich

    Vietnam War

    The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 Days of Combat in Vietnam

    The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 Days of Combat in Vietnam

    The Battle of Khe Sanh was one of the longest and most controversial battles of the Vietnam War. 

    By Jessica Evans, We Are the Mighty

    Early America

    6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Declaration of Independence

    6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Declaration of Independence

    National Treasure was onto something with the writing on the back.

    By Megan Harless, We Are the Mighty

    World History

    The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts

    The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts

    Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.

    By Orrin Grey

    Military History

    The Most Successful Submarine Commander Ever Was Captured by the Japanese

    The Most Successful Submarine Commander Ever Was Captured by the Japanese

    The only thing that could stop RADM Richard O’Kane was his own faulty torpedo.

    By Team Mighty

    Nazi Germany

    The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard

    The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard

    They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Military History

    5 Timeless Artists Who Served Their Country

    5 Timeless Artists Who Served Their Country

    These iconic artists were also veterans.

    By Joel Searls, We Are the Mighty

    Women In History

    15 Little-Known Women's History Month Facts

    15 Little-Known Women's History Month Facts

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating those who made great strides in the name of equality.

    By MacKenzie Stuart, Kelsey Christine McConnell & Marisa Fertitta

    European History

    The Dreyfus Affair: A Scandalous Miscarriage of Justice

    The Dreyfus Affair: A Scandalous Miscarriage of Justice

    The case divided France.

    By E.R. Zarevich

    We Are The Mighty

    The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History

    The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History

    These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.

    By Team Mighty

    Early America

    7 Early American Political Scandals 

    7 Early American Political Scandals 

    Now little-known, these incidents once shocked voters.

    By Orrin Grey

    Women In History

    Anne Lister’s Historic Hike

    Anne Lister’s Historic Hike

    She ascended the highest French Pyrenees summit, defying preconceived notions about women's athleticism.

    By E.R. Zarevich

    Early America

    19 Little-Known Facts About America's Founding Fathers

    19 Little-Known Facts About America's Founding Fathers

    Do you know which one ended up in jail?

    By Orrin Grey

    Espionage

    Graham Greene’s Spy Career and Its Thrilling Influence on His Work

    Graham Greene’s Spy Career and Its Thrilling Influence on His Work

    The author was inspired by his WWII and postwar experiences.

    By Orrin Grey

    Holidays

    Who Was Saint Valentine? 

    Who Was Saint Valentine? 

    The Christian martyr and symbol of love has a murky backstory.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Religious History

    How Jenny Geddes Sparked a Rebellion in 17th-Century Scotland

    How Jenny Geddes Sparked a Rebellion in 17th-Century Scotland

    The street seller caused a commotion in church.

    By Mary Kay McBrayer

    Literary History

    The "Real" Witches of Macbeth

    The "Real" Witches of Macbeth

    The Weird Sisters in the Scottish play may have been based on real people.

    By Mary Kay McBrayer

    We Are The Mighty

    The Germans Had Their Own "Mad General" Who Rode Into Combat in a Kilt

    The Germans Had Their Own "Mad General" Who Rode Into Combat in a Kilt

    You may have heard of “Mad Jack” Churchill, but the Germans also had a fearsome kilt-wearing soldier.

    By Team Mighty

    Leaders In History

    Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado 

    Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado 

    His fascinating life included two stints in the Tower of London.

    By Orrin Grey

    Civil War

    Sherman’s March to the Sea: Inside One of the Most Destructive Campaigns of the Civil War

    Sherman’s March to the Sea: Inside One of the Most Destructive Campaigns of the Civil War

    The scorched earth policy left chaos in its wake.

    By Orrin Grey

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