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.
This day in 1994, the cruise ship Estonia sunk.
In honor of Veterans Day, survivors of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attacks share their insight on war, sacrifice and remembering their comrades.
Paleo-Indians are believed to be the first humans to populate the Americas, around 10,000 B.C.
Mary Edwards Walker was the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor, but her fight for recognition extended well beyond the war.
Discover the history of the bowie knife in this web exclusive from "Katar."
