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.
The White House is one of the great symbols of America, but its construction history gets into the darkest parts of the nation's past.
It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
What do the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty have in common?
For millennia, Stonehenge has amazed and confounded visitors and archaeologists alike. The massive awe-inspiring circle of stones was obviously important to its prehistoric builders. But what is it for? How did they build it? And why?
Discover how Yosemite’s Half Dome rose from a massive granite formation to one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the United States.