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.
These nine weapons bring pain in the most severe way! From razor-sharp steel whips to spiked necklaces and harmonica guns, uncover more in this episode of History Countdown.
See how the elaborate battle armor worn by medieval knights developed and evolved.
In the Middle Ages, the bubonic plague ravages Europe in one of the most deadly pandemics in human history.
In the 14th century, a devastating plague known as the Black Death claimed an estimated 75 million lives.
Where could the mysterious Holy Grail have ended up? The legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table may provide some clues.