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These 12 trailblazers in government, arts, advocacy, business and sports helped shaped American history.
These standout titles don’t just recount battles.
From 'I Have a Dream' to 'Beyond Vietnam,' revisit the words and messages of the legendary civil rights leader.
On December 7, 1941, a surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor shocked America. These are the stories of veterans who were there.
On the morning of December 7, 1941 Paul Kennedy found himself staring straight at an incoming Japanese aircraft.
Perfect picks for the wanna-be time traveler on your list.
As a first-grader, her image became an emotional symbol for civil rights and educational equality.
Aileen Wuornos, Ed Gein and Dennis Rader left infamous legacies.
Before we carved pumpkins, the Irish chiseled creepy faces onto turnips.
From pagan rituals to costumes and candy corn, discover how Halloween—and its associated traditions—has evolved through the ages.
The practice can be traced to the ancient Celts, early Roman Catholics and 17th-century British politics.
Christopher Columbus' arrival in North America in 1492 undoubtedly changed the world and lives of the Indigenous people he met. But was it for the better?
U.S. presidents have received elaborate welcomes by the British monarchy since 1918.
From its colors to the rendering of a snake-eating eagle, the Mexican flag is packed with symbolism and history.
Preserved by icy waters, the majestic wooden ship of the infamous 1914-1916 Antarctic expedition is revealed in images from the deep of the Weddell Sea.
These people went off the beaten track. Then things went horribly wrong.
Who was the real St. Patrick? Was that legend about the snakes true? And why did so many St. Patrick's Day traditions start in America?
D-Day was a historic World War II invasion, but the events of June 6, 1944 encompassed much more than a key military victory.
These aircraft, tanks, rocket launchers and more serve as the workhorses of American warfare. One has even earned the nickname "the finger of God."
Chris Mellon believes the government should more aggressively gather intel on military UFO sightings, some of which were captured on video.
Civil War secrets found in a battlefield garbage pile. A jewel thief in a powdered wig who hastened Marie Antoinette’s downfall. A Supreme Court showdown started by barmaids. Discover 25 fascinating—and often overlooked—moments that made history.
A brutally drawn-out election in 1271 led to the formation of the secretive, secluded conclave—and quicker elections.
A look back at some pivotal moments in the complicated relationship between the two superpowers.
Which famous French explorer is credited with naming them?
Halloween's focus on horror and make believe has spawned creepy legends, ghost stories—and hoaxes.
From witches to zombies to creepy clowns, the season's hair-raising legends all formed from decades—to centuries—of lore.
The Woodstock music festival may not have been a smoothly run event, but it featured electric moments—musical and otherwise—that made it unforgettable.
A diplomat who used the power of paperwork, a 16-year-old girl who shot Nazis from her bicycle and a teacher who hid Jewish children in baskets were among those who risked their lives to save others during World War II.
The Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma had flourished as a neighborhood built by Black people, for Black people. In 1921 it was destroyed by a white mob. Get the facts on the attack and subsequent coverup.
The 20-foot piece of the NASA space shuttle was found off the coast of Florida during the filming of the new HISTORY Channel series, 'The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters.'
Images show devastation during the 2001 terror attacks, and the tragic aftermath.
The struggle for LGBTQ rights dates at least as far back as 1924 and accelerated in the wake of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.
He's America's first president. The icon we all think we know. But in reality, he was a complicated human being.
If you’ve ever received an anonymous flower basket at your doorstep on the first day of May, you may have been the recipient of a May Day basket.
This HISTORY Channel podcast, produced in partnership with WNYC Studios, was honored with a 2024 Peabody Award.
Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought in American conflicts, from the Revolution to World War II.
'After Auschwitz, the human condition is no longer the same. After Auschwitz, nothing will ever be the same.' —Elie Wiesel.
On the morning of 9/11 in New York City, ordinary people picked up video cameras and recorded. This is what they saw—and how they reflected on the experience years later.
The first Indigenous cabinet member in U.S. history, Haaland hails from a lineage of 35 generations based in New Mexico.
These videos showcase the vision and hope John F. Kennedy inspired in Americans—and the immense national grief they shared upon his death.
Stories of a ghostly President Lincoln wandering the corridors and rooms of the White House have persisted for more than a century.
When Neil Armstrong stepped down a ladder and onto the moon on July 20, 1969, the nation achieved an audacious vision. But there were surprising moments along the way and not everything went as expected.
Some have connected the site with the alleged government coverup of an alien spacecraft crash. Others claim the moon landing was filmed there. If that's not true, what is?
The 15th Amendment gave Black men the right to vote, though that right was often denied by Jim Crow practices, local laws and threats.
An annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which sought to end the practice of slavery, before and during the Civil War.
George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts and other crops.
During the 1950s, the United States was the world’s strongest military power. Its economy was booming, and the fruits of this prosperity–new cars, suburban houses and other consumer goods–were available to more people than ever before. However, the 1950s also saw great conflict. The nascent civil rights movement and the crusade against communism at home and abroad exposed underlying divisions in American society.
The protests marked a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
The Fair Housing Act, which prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing, was the final legislative triumph of the civil rights era.
The Winter Olympic Games rely on precise timing technology, advanced equipment and an all-weather torch.
The ancient Roman festival, held annually on February 15, was a precursor to Valentine’s Day.
The Space Race refers to the period of competition over space exploration between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. during the Cold War.
The Athenian philosopher Plato is one of the most important figures of the Ancient Greek world and the entire history of Western thought.
See important dates and facts about the African American experience.
Rosa Parks' actions inspired the leaders of the local Black community to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17.
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed since 1987.
Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. It's most famously celebrated with parades in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, marks the start of the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrations honor deities and ancestors.
The historical origins and meaning of Valentine’s Day is as rich as the cards and chocolates people exchange on the holiday.
The NASA space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff on January 28, 1986, claiming the lives of all seven astronauts aboard.
Madam C.J. Walker became a self-made millionaire and a noted philanthropist thanks to her successful line of homemade hair care products.
The American Revolutionary War was an insurrection by Patriots in the 13 colonies against British rule, resulting in American independence.
The 13 Colonies were a group of colonies of Great Britain that settled on the Atlantic coast of America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Presidents' Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February.
Eid al-Adha is a Muslim holiday that signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as ordered by Allah.
The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823, became a cornerstone of U.S. policy.
Reconstruction was an effort to integrate Black Americans into society after the Civil War.
Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) was a civil rights activist whose passionate depiction of her own suffering in a racist society helped focus attention on the plight of African Americans throughout the South. In 1964, working with the Student Non-Violent Co...
Drought, farming practices and economic forces caused the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, devastating the Great Plains during the Great Depression.
The Trail of Tears was the deadly journey Native Americans were forced to undergo after being removed from their ancestral lands.
The Civil Rights Movement was a struggle for justice and equality for Black Americans that took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s.
