During the Cold War, the U.S. and USSR stockpiled weapons but never started a nuclear war. What held them back from launching a strike for nearly 40 years? Could two nations embroiled in conflict have made a mutual agreement not to strike?
As far as famous ears go, Van Gogh, Prince Charles and Ross Perot rank near the top of the list. But Robert Jenkins' ear pitted powerful European monarchies against each other in war.
The Battle of Gettysburg is probably the most famous battle ever fought on American soil -- it's considered the turning point of the Civil War. Did it really start because of shoes?
It flows south to north and it helped build Ancient Egypt. How does the mighty Nile affect the people and animals that live nearby?
Travel space and time to explore our world’s regions and civilizations. The History section takes you across battlefields, into palaces and through the remote villages and growing cities that have created the world we see today.
From the mouth of the Nile River to the tip of Cape Town, explore African history, geography and cultures on the African history section. With maps, videos and incredible photographs, this channel provides a wealth of resources for learning about this expansive continent. See more »
For a general history of Asia, start with the Asian history section. This channel explores some of the monumental figures and events throughout Asian History. See more »
These two nations may be geographically distant from many parts of the world, but their history is as fascinating as any other. Explore the history of Australia and New Zealand in these articles. See more »
Central and South America have a rich and complicated history. Explore this part of the world and learn about important historical events and figures in this channel. See more »
No matter how knowledgeable you are about European history, there's always more to learn! Get an in-depth look at European history in these articles. See more »
From the southern tip of Florida to the Alaskan wilderness, explore North American history in-depth in the North American history section. See more »
The Polar History section contains information about the people that explored the furthest reaches of the globe. In this section, you can learn about some of the explorers that set out to find the ends of the Earth. See more »
Many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives, such as mathematics, democracy and even macaroni, date all the way back to ancient times. Look closer at the ancient world on the Ancient Civilizations Channel. See more »
History is written by a diverse set of individuals who offer their take on current events and politics. Explore some of the most important historians in the field. See more »
World wars and conflicts have shaped the course of history as countries stuggle to maintain a balance of power. In this section topics such as the Korean War, Vietnam and both World Wars are explored. See more »
People say that the Congo river is murky brown, but for centuries now, historians have written about the Congo's bloody waters. Fantastic tales of death and near misses have corroborated the Congo's reputation as the heart of darkness.
The expression "remember the Alamo" is probably something you heard in school. But do you really know what this rallying war cry means?
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