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.
"Necessity is the mother of invention."
Find out why Galileo's beliefs in a heliocentric solar system threatened the Catholic Church and caused him to stand trial for heresy.
The race to construct the first underwater telegraph intensifies after pressure to connect the U.S. to other countries increases.
The Dymaxion House, invented by Buckminster Fuller, lead to the geodesic dome concept. See how it rocked the world of architecture.
Nuclear submarines are priceless military assets, owned and operated by only a handful of countries. Find out what it takes to operate one.
