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Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

From William the Bastard to William the Conqueror: The King Who Transformed England

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

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Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey

These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations

5 Sharp Quotes From Diogenes, the Funniest Ancient Greek Philosopher

Meet the Woman Who Made Van Gogh Famous

Historical Events

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

The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War

What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?

Cubans Protest to Demand End of Dictatorship. What Led Up to This?

Fearless Females: Our Women's History Quiz

Historical Figures

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

Frances Kelsey Stopped Thalidomide in Its Tracks, and Changed the FDA Forever

5 Spiritual Lessons From the Dalai Lama

How 'Bat' Masterson Became a Wild West Icon

Why E.O. Wilson Is Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'

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.

Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology

The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think

The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt

The Curse of Beauty: How Helen of Troy Was Blamed for Sparking the Trojan War

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.

Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is it Part of Scandinavia?

Tuscan Wine Windows: Charming Remnants of Ancient Social Distancing

Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?

When Medieval Pilgrims Wore Badges to Ward Off Plague

North America

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

The Strange Story of 'Killdozer' and the Man Behind It

Should U.S. Revive the 'Powell Doctrine' When Going to War?

Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice

How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?

World History

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

19 Amazing Facts About the Canadian Provinces

A Border Runs Through It: Name These Spots That Straddle Two Places

5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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.

Inside Unit 731, Japan's Gruesome WWII Human Experiment Program

Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp

Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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