History

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

How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

The Tangled Line of Succession to the British Throne

Why the Korean War Still Matters

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

Coconut Man: August Engelhardt Founded a Cult Based on His Favorite Fruit

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All

Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History

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.

Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans

7 Beautiful Facts About Aphrodite

Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'

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.

Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her

Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence

How the European Union Works

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

5 Causes of the Great Depression: Could It Happen Again?

Things Are Indeed Bigger in Texas

Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched

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