History

From the Age of Enlightenment to the Christmas Truce, learn about some of history's most pivotal events.

The Great London Smog of 1952

The Dyatlov Pass Mystery: Were the Hikers Murdered?

Handel & Hendrix and Other Famous 'Next-Door Neighbors'

From Musketeers to Nazis, Archimedes to Harriet Tubman, these famous historical figures changed the course of history -- for better or worse.

9 Fascinating Facts About Julius Caesar, 'Dictator for Perpetuity'

Why Neil Armstrong Was Chosen to Be the First Man on the Moon

7 Cool Facts About Will Rogers, Cowboy, Humorist, Self-declared President

You don’t need fiction when history provides you with tales as crazy as the ones we’ve collected for you. Read up while your jaw drops.

The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming

Meet Hell-Cat Maggie, the Mythical Dame of the Dead Rabbits Gang

Can a Country Buy Another Country?

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.

The Strange History of Neuschwanstein Castle is No Disney Fairy Tale

Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her

From the southern tip of Florida to the Alaskan wilderness, explore North American history in-depth in the North American history section.

What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

How Jim Crow Shaped America

HowStuffWorks looks at the history and culture of places from all over the world.

5 Large Nations With No Homeland

How Colonialism Works

Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization

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.

Help Find the Lost Clickers of D-Day

Soviet 'Night Witches' Flew Bombing Missions Against the Nazis

Lost Songs of Holocaust Survivors Discovered in University Archives