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.
If you had just one word to describe the Civil War, what would it be?
Mary Edwards Walker was the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor, but her fight for recognition extended well beyond the war.
Before beer and barbecues, the first tailgate happened in 1861—on a Virginia battlefield during the First Battle of Bull Run.
Grant surrounds and sieges Vicksburg, leading to a crucial victory for the Union.
Learn how blacks serving in WWII helped forward the Civil Rights Movement.
