History

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

Including More Stories of Hope in Holocaust Teachings

Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope

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

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

Anne Frank's Diary Is Still Spilling Its Secrets

The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James

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.

Why Can't We Find Jimmy Hoffa's Body?

Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?

Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans

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.

Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her

Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence

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

The Missing States of the United States

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

Things Are Indeed Bigger in Texas

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