History

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The Women-led March That Changed the Course of the French Revolution

In 1789, thousands of women frustrated by good shortages marched to Versailles with some serious demands for King Louis XIV.

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

Born on Nov. 4, 1879, Will Rogers was an iconic multitalent who never met a man he didn't like.

Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin

The second man on the moon is also a scuba enthusiast, math whiz, former combat pilot and the author of the first space selfie. Plus, he's the inspiration for Buzz Lightyear from "Toy Story." How cool is all that?

In 1680, the Pueblo Peoples Revolted Against Spanish Colonists … And Won

How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion

10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows

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8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra

Historical Events

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

20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far

The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born

The Great London Smog of 1952

Historical Figures

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

How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra

Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin

History vs. Myth

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?

Europe

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.

Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

The Strange History of Neuschwanstein Castle is No Disney Fairy Tale

North America

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

How Atlanta's Cyclorama Was Used to 'Spin' the Civil War

How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea

POW/MIA Bracelets Helped U.S. Remember Missing Soldiers

World History

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

8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia

5 Large Nations With No Homeland

How Colonialism Works

World Wars

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.