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.
Harry Houdini is still known today as history's most famous magician, but there was a time when his act needed to be rescued from the dead.
The unconventional ranching habits of a Texan named Samuel Maverick led to the creation of this well-known term.
Faced with an orphan crisis on NYC streets, Charles Brace devised a solution—send these children for adoption in towns across the Midwest.
When daring cavalry officer William Fetterman arrives on the scene, Carrington's struggle to control his men only escalates.
After years of U.S. encroachment, Chief Little Turtle leads the Northwest Confederacy to a major victory over the young U.S. Army.