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.
Sapphire Sandalo explores the Wendigo legend in Voyageurs National Park, tracing Algonquian roots and how culture shaped a modern myth.
In 1952, UFOs outran U.S. Air Force jets over Washington, D.C. Was this the moment aliens first made contact?
Before Kristi Yamaguchi became an Olympic star, her family faced a challenging road both in war and at home in America.
Celebrating Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but continuing that ritual wasn't always easy, especially for slaves in the New World.