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 why the battle of the Alamo still captures the imaginations of Americans after more than two centuries.
Duke Kahanamoku was not only a five-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, but he also helped bring global mainstream popularity to the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing.
From Scandinavia, the Vikings emerged as a ruthless force, striking vulnerable targets with unmatched brutality and becoming some of the most feared warriors of the Middle Ages.
A shot rings out from the balcony of Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., and America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, is killed. It has long been thought that this was the work of one man.
Learn about the story of Joseph in this bonus clip from "Jesus: His Life."