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.
Excerts from Gerold R. Ford's inaugural address on Friday, August 9, 1974.
In Sacramento California on September 5, 1975, Lynette Fromme attempted to kill President Gerald Ford.
President Gerald Ford escapes assassination just 17 days after a previous attempt was made on his life.
As the southern states are succeeding, Lincoln begins his journey to Washington, D.C., but encounters fierce enemies along the way.
In 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born to one of the most powerful families in the most powerful of Britain's 13 North American colonies.
