U.S. History
All the major chapters in the American story, from Indigenous beginnings to the present day.
World History
History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.
Eras & Ages
From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.
Culture & Tradition
The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.
Science & Innovation
The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.
A qualified navigator was second only to the Captain as the most important member of a pirate crew.
Pirates have hunted ships' bounty for as long as sailors have charted the open seas.
Pirates used a variety of plundered cannons and ammunition to intimidate ships on the high seas.
The Vikings are known as masters of the sea, but what was the viking life like before these warriors began their raids?
A Biblical treasure map called the Copper Scroll details dozens of hiding spots.