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 This Day in History video recounts the story of George Smith, a London taxi driver who was booked for the first DUI 25 years ago. See what his punishment was. The day is 9/10.
Explore the history of using salt to keep roads safe during winter.
From Washington to Franklin, U.S. money looks all male, but this woman appeared on American currency over a century ago.
The average U.S. wedding costs five figures, but that’s nothing compared to the sums spent on history’s most extravagant nuptials.
The unconventional ranching habits of a Texan named Samuel Maverick led to the creation of this well-known term.