HISTORY | Topics, Shows and This Day in History | HISTORY
How ‘Who’s on First?’ Became a Classic Comedy Routine
Abbott and Costello turned a simple baseball misunderstanding into one of the most famous comedy routines of all time.
Trending
Haunted History
No One Escapes Alcatraz, Not Even the Dead
Alcatraz was built to hold America’s most dangerous criminals, but some say its dead never escaped. From phantom footsteps to haunted cells, do the spirits of inmates and guards still linger inside the prison known as The Rock?
This Day in History
Games!
Name That Ancient Landmark!
Test your knowledge of ancient landmarks in this timed quiz.
World War II Submarines Quiz
Test your knowledge of World War II Submarines in this timed quiz.
Famous Expeditions Quiz
Test your knowledge of famous expeditions in this timed quiz!
Haunted Legends and Lore Quiz
Test your knowledge of history's haunted legends in this timed quiz.Now Streaming on HISTORY
Apple Season
Why People Sold Apples During the Great Depression
A historic surplus and a bright idea led to relief for thousands of unemployed men during the height of the Depression.
Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
The entrepreneur dressed in a coffee sack, donned a tin hat and traveled barefoot.
Did an Apple Really Fall on Isaac Newton’s Head?
Legend has it that a young Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he was bonked on the head by a falling piece of fruit.
Why Is New York City Nicknamed the 'Big Apple'?
The nickname has nothing to do with fruit production.
HISTORY Honors 250
250 Objects That Tell the Story of America
These items reveal the nation’s character and its constant evolution.
250 Events That Shaped America
These pivotal moments changed how Americans live, work, create and govern.
250 People Who Shaped America
These changemakers include icons as well as architects of everyday life.
HISTORY Honors 250 Hub
Explore HISTORY videos and stories about America's 250th.Sign up for Inside History
Get fascinating history stories twice a week that connect the past with today’s world, plus an in-depth exploration every Friday.
Digital Exclusive
Route 66: 101
A three-part journey into the epic 1928 footrace that helped make Route 66 an American icon.
