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.
Kelli María Korducki is a Brooklyn-based journalist, writer and editor who covers business, technology, work and culture.
In 1983, Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov trusted his intuition and called a warning of an incoming missile a false alarm.