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.
6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Declaration of Independence
National Treasure was onto something with the writing on the back.
The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts
Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.
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.
The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard
They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.
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.
The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History
These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.
Anne Lister’s Historic Hike
She ascended the highest French Pyrenees summit, defying preconceived notions about women's athleticism.
Graham Greene’s Spy Career and Its Thrilling Influence on His Work
The author was inspired by his WWII and postwar experiences.
How Jenny Geddes Sparked a Rebellion in 17th-Century Scotland
The street seller caused a commotion in church.
The "Real" Witches of Macbeth
The Weird Sisters in the Scottish play may have been based on real people.
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.
Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado
His fascinating life included two stints in the Tower of London.
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.
Operation Anthropoid: The Assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague
The mission was carried out by the Czech resistance.
The Long and Bloody History of Čachtice Castle
The Slovakian castle was home to alleged serial killer Elizabeth Báthory.
