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.
Union General William T. Sherman was reviled throughout the South as a monster, but his real legacy contradicted his myth.
Learn how blacks serving in WWII helped forward the Civil Rights Movement.
Find out how Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery to become one of the most respected and effective abolitionist leaders.
Biographer Liz Pryor reveals Robert E. Lee's greatest regret about his military career.
Although poorly planned and executed, John Brown's raid helped lead the nation into Civil War and made him one of the most controversial men of his day.