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 History - May 13, 1846, U.S. Congress votes in favor of President James K. Polk's request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas.
Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles—religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.
To finance the abolition cause, women organized Christmas bazaars that sold donated gifts and trumpeted the anti-slavery message.
Do you ever feel like you have the most common name ever? From Emily to Michael to Sarah, these names have defined decades.