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.
New Year's celebrations in China are thousands of years old, but across the Pacific, the holiday took on a life of its own.
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
The new year countdown in Times Square includes the iconic ball drop and attracts millions of people from around the world each year.
Juneteenth celebrations are steeped in traditions, one being the consumption of red food and beverages.
Memorial Day's origins start in the years following the Civil War, founded by an army, but maybe not the one you'd expect.