In A Time of Great Division, Dan Rather Investigates What Unites Us
A primetime news anchor reinvents himself for the modern world and calls all Americans to remember what brings us together.
Discover Labor Day's History and Origins from its Industrial Revolution Roots to Today
These 10 facts illuminate the reasons behind our day off in September.
WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive
The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.
25 World History Books That Will Give You a New Perspective
Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.
Watch An Interview With The Last Surviving Witness To The Lincoln Assassination
In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.
Theodore Roosevelt's Strenuous Life Extended Far Beyond a Single Speech
The famously sporty president's impact extends through college teams and Olympics to this day.
The Wild West's Toughest Lawman Was Born A Slave
Bass Reeves was the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi–and one of the most beloved.
10 Fascinating Ghost Towns Around the World You Can Visit
Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.
An Awful Car Killed More Nazi Generals Than World War II
The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.
Chesty Puller: The Life and Quotes of a Beloved Marine Legend
From the hilarious to heartfelt, take a look at eight quotes from the accomplished Marine.
The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
Apollo 11, 50 Years Later: The Space Race That Defined a Decade
Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
This First-Hand Account Brings You Inside the Hotel Rwanda
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.
The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
