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.
3 Black Historians Who Made Strides in Their Field
They archived Black history and broke barriers along the way.
The Macabre History of the King’s Drops
Powdered skulls and gruesome remedies abounded in early modern Europe.
9 Historical Political Cartoons That Capture the Hopes and Fears of the Past
These satirical drawings reveal the debates that dominated bygone eras.
The Rise and Fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy
His impassioned allegations of communism made him the face of the Red Scare.
The Hidden History of Project MKUltra Experiments
The CIA explored the possibility of mind control on individuals without their consent.
On This Day 80 Years Ago, Auschwitz Was Liberated
The remaining prisoners were freed on this day, now observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The History of Churchill and the "V" Sign
The “V for Victory” campaign was introduced by the Allies to boost wartime morale.
Warren Upton, Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 105
He was also the last crew member of the USS Utah.
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Has Died at Age 100
He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.
Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: A History of “Auld Lang Syne”
Learn the history behind the traditional New Year's song.
What Was the Counter-Reformation?
The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation played an important role in European history.
The True Story of the Brothers Grimm
Living during a tumultuous era of German history, they looked to the stories of the past.
The Mysterious Wartime Disappearance Of Music Icon Glenn Miller
The trombone player and conductor led one of the most successful bands of his era before he vanished.
Before Chuck Taylor Was Making Converse, He Was a WWII Military Basketball Coach
Chuck Taylor isn't just a brand icon.
The Third Delta Sniper You Didn’t See in Black Hawk Down
The movie overlooks the third Delta sniper who was aboard Super Six-Two, Sgt. 1st Class Brad Halling.
