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All the major chapters in the American story, from Indigenous beginnings to the present day.

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World History

History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.

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    Middle Eastern History

  • World War I

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  • World War II

    World War II

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    Vietnam War

Eras & Ages

From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.

  • Prehistory

    Prehistory

  • Ancient Greece

    Ancient Greece

  • Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egypt

  • Ancient China

    Ancient China

  • Ancient Middle East

    Ancient Middle East

  • Ancient Americas

    Ancient Americas

  • Ancient Rome

    Ancient Rome

  • Middle Ages

    Middle Ages

  • Renaissance

    Renaissance

  • 19th Century

    19th Century

  • 20th Century

    20th Century

  • 21st Century

    21st Century

Culture & Tradition

The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.

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    Arts & Entertainment

  • Food

    Food

  • Holidays

    Holidays

  • Landmarks

    Landmarks

  • Mysteries & Folklore

    Mysteries & Folklore

  • Religion

    Religion

  • Sports

    Sports

Science & Innovation

The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.

  • Inventions & Science

    Inventions & Science

  • Natural Disasters & Environment

    Natural Disasters & Environment

  • Space Exploration

    Space Exploration

  • Archaeology

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Inventions & Science

How Drones Have Upended Warfare

Uses have ranged from gunnery training to targeted killings.

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U.S. Government and Politics

What Are the Origins of the US National Guard?

Sports

Secretariat: The Horse That Wowed the World

California outlaw and folk hero Joaquin Murrieta on horseback
19th Century

Untangling the Legend of Joaquín Murrieta

Today's Picks

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Arts & Entertainment

Who Are the Biggest Tony Award Winners in History?

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Cooper Do-nuts Protest Sparks the Trans Rights Movement

In 1959, Cooper Do-nuts set the stage for the trans rights movement.

This Day in History

Black and white print of an older colonial-era Salem woman standing on a wooden cart, having a noose put around her neck. Bridget Bishop was the first person executed as part of the Salem witch trials.

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1692

First Salem witch hanging

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Nelson Mandela’s first major political statement from prison is published

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Who Said It?

Lincoln''s Use of Mercury Pills For Depression
Lincoln''s Use of Mercury Pills For Depression
The struggle of today is not altogether for today – it is for a vast future also.-Abraham Lincoln
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Hell hath no fury like a drag queen scorned.-Sylvia Rivera

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Weapons of War

World War II

7 Weird Weapons From World War II

From dead rats implanted with bombs, to a giant explosive wheel, these World War II weapons were creative, but not very successful.

The Panjandrum was a rocket-propelled metal wheel armed with explosives.
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The History of Chemical Weapons Use Goes Back to the Ancient World

From poisoned arrows to deadly gases, chemicals have been deployed in warfare since Roman times.

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How Tanks Played a Critical Role in the Persian Gulf War

Tanks—particularly the M1A1 Abrams—proved critical for U.S.-led coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War.

Medieval Weapons That Maimed and Killed

Swords and lances weren't the only weapons of choice during bloody battles of the Middle Ages.

Helicopters played a vital role in America's air mobility strategy.

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LGBTQ+ History

The Stonewall Inn Riots sparked the beginning of the gay rights movement in America. Learn how members of the LGBTQ community came together to protest exploitation and police harassment.

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Food

Uncover the surprising roots of American barbecue.

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Inventions & Science

Alan Hart pioneered X-rays for TB detection and was the first documented trans person in the U.S. to have a hysterectomy.

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Inventions & Science

Love it or hate it, the beer can is an iconic part of American culture. But there was a time when the beer can was almost made extinct.

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Who's Making History

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Taylor Swift

The pop star became the first-ever recording artist to have every one of their albums hit 2 million streams all in the same day.

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Kiara Romero

The 19-year-old University of Oregon sophomore recorded the lowest final round score by an amateur in U.S. Women's Open history.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the men's final match at the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2025 in Paris, France.

Carlos Alcaraz

The 22-year-old became the first player in tennis history to stave off three championship points before winning a Grand Slam.

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Alone

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