History

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Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?

The last vestiges of America's early transcontinental airmail beacon system still exist as giant arrows across the landscape.

Does the Parthenon really follow the golden ratio?

The iconic Greek temple known as the Parthenon was thought to have been built following a mathematical concept called the golden ratio. Did it really?

Throughout History, Humanity Has Marveled at Solar Eclipses

These historical images remind us that marvel and awe go hand-in-hand with science (and eclipses), and have been a part of the human experience for as long as we've been a species.

Ridiculous History: How MLK Influenced the Direction of 'Star Trek'

No, Not Only U.S. Presidents Are on American Money

Was Amelia Earhart Eaten by Giant Land Crabs?

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The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber

A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever

7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus

Historical Events

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

The Peace Sign: From No Nukes Logo to Anti-war Symbol

20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far

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

Historical Figures

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

The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber

A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever

9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe

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.

7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus

Anubis Was Ancient Egypt's Jackal-headed Guard Dog of the Dead

The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming

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.

Is Holland the Same as the Netherlands?

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

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

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 the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation

The Long, Hard Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote

How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution

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 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.