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A Monumental Tribute to Crazy Horse Has Been Taking Shape for Decades

More than 70 years ago, Oglala Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear dedicated Thunderhead Mountain as the site of the Crazy Horse Memorial. The monument to honor North American Indians is still under construction.

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra

Today she is widely known for her beauty and her seductive ways, but scholars say we've been hoodwinked by propaganda written by her enemies. So what was the real Cleopatra like?

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

How Hercules Totally Nailed His 12 Labors

Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

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Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?

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How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?

Historical Events

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

5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School

Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?

How 1968's Poor People's Campaign Continues Today

Historical Figures

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

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.

Who Was Viking Warrior Ivar the Boneless?

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.

Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?

Dionysus Was the Greek God With a Dual Personality

5 Fascinating Egyptian Gods and Goddesses You Should Know

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.

How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?

Göbekli Tepe: The Temple That Hints at What Humans Were Up to 11,000 Years Ago

Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages

North America

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

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How the Truman Doctrine Changed American Foreign Policy Forever

5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School

World History

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

5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

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.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

Crafty Wartime Spies Put Codes Right Into Their Knitting

Japanese Kamikazes: Heroic or Horrifying?