Modern History Stories

He was instrumental in ending the Cold War.

These technological advancements influenced the outcome of the war. 

They're impossible to forget.

The canned meat gained popularity during WWII and evolved into a cultural icon.

The triumphant, the tragic, and everything in between.

Rediscover America through McCullough's most beloved works.

Parisians united to attack this symbol of royal tyranny.

This Jewish refugee took a different approach to armoring planes.

The Romanovs' historical relevance goes far beyond a midnight execution.

Their deaths are less talked about than Lincoln and Kennedy, but no less important.

These authors have covered history in the making.

An enduring myth posits that a cow was to blame.

Sudden and illegal seizures of power have the capacity to change world history.

Nearly 200 years after the original Salem witch trials, the same town saw allegations resurface.

These tragic murders reverberated throughout their kingdoms.

These tribes have spurned contact with the modern outside world.

Having survived deadly disasters at sea, she was known as "Miss Unsinkable".

It's the birthplace of an enduring alien legend.

Few people were aware of the SOE's existence.

Discover the cultural celebration behind the historic anniversary.