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.
Americans Built a Dynamite Gun for the Spanish-American War
A new lightweight artillery piece went into combat.
A Beer-Drinking Marine Corps Duck Earned a Citation for Fighting at Tarawa
A fesity waterfowl stood out among all the other Marines.
The Long and Impactful History of the Silk Road
An integral means of exchange between various cultures.
From the Great Fire to the Colosseum: 5 Interesting Facts About the Roman Empire
The empire has undeniably shaped Western history and culture.
The Tuskegee Airmen: The First Black U.S. Military Pilots
Courageous Black pilots led the way for desegregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Tragic and Bizarre London Beer Flood of 1814
A brewery accident led to multiple unforeseen casualties.
The Macabre Way Early Sailors Refreshed Their Wardrobes
Learn why some sailors were hesitant to use the “slop chest.”
The FBI Surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
The civil rights leader was the target of a covert FBI project to discredit him.
How the British "Southern Strategy" Ultimately Cost Them the Revolutionary War
They met an unexpected foe.
The Battle of Peleliu was the Marines' Bitterest Fight in WWII
Read about a hard-fought battle that was supposed to be won in only four days.
Voodoo Macbeth: Orson Welles' Historic Production With a Black Cast
It launched many careers and brought Shakespeare to Harlem.
10 Fascinating Archaeological Discoveries That Changed Our Understanding of Human History
From artwork to a rudimentary analog computer and beyond.
The Filming of Star Wars Almost Started a Real-Life War in North Africa
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away…there was a massive misunderstanding!
The Great Game: Russia and Britain's Imperialistic Rivalry
They fought for influence in Central Asia throughout the 19th century.
What Happened With Oppenheimer’s Revoked Security Clearance
The award-winning physicist faced opposition.
The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor Is Getting Her Own Quarter
We'll be seeing Dr. Mary Edwards Walker on coinage in 2024.
