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.
W.E.B. Dubois was integral to the advancement of racial equality.
Henry Johnson served in the 369th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the U.S. Army that was composed primarily of African American soldiers and later became known as the "Harlem Hellfighters." Learn more in this scene from "Harlem Hellfighters".
Explore the enduring legacy of Black resistance, intellect and activism through the stories of five key figures.
Nearly a century before Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Jennings challenged segregated transit in New York City.
From the NAACP to the Black Lives Matter movement, we're counting down the biggest civil rights turning points in every decade.
