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.
Find out about the ancient roots and modern history of Mother's Day.
In the early 19th century, America had no standard of education—every town and city could teach its students in different ways. Until Horace Mann had an idea.
In ancient China, the goal was a hole in the net. In ancient Rome, it was the gates of a fort. Discover how the soccer goal has evolved over the centuries, in this brief history of the goal posts.
While Cinco de Mayo is celebrated as a day of Mexican pride, the event it commemorates also played a major role in U.S. history.
1941’s Easter was the last before the U.S. entered World War II—a moment of peace under the shadow of global conflict.
