Napoleon’s Life—and Mysterious Death—in ExileAfter his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the former emperor was placed in a ‘wretched’ home on a remote island.Read more
How Ethiopia Beat Back Colonizers in the Battle of AdwaIn 1896, Ethiopia fended off an invading Italian army and secured its independence.Read more
HISTORY Channel Discovers Segment of Space Shuttle ChallengerThe 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.’Read more
The Short‑Lived Promise of ’40 Acres and a Mule’As the Civil War was ending, recently freed Black people were promised land to start independent lives—but Lincoln’s assassination led to that plan’s demise.Read more
Why Princess Diana’s 1995 BBC Interview Shocked the WorldThe interview, in which Princess Diana talked about her struggles with mental health and her marriage, rocked the royal family and generated empathy among the public.Read more
How Native Americans Protected Alaska During WWIIAfter the Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands, Indigenous volunteers helped form the Alaska Territorial Guard.Read more
How America’s First Third Party Influenced PoliticsThe Anti‑Masonic Party existed for only a decade, but promoted anti‑establishment sentiment in its opposition to the dominance of Freemasonry in American politics.Read more
How People Voted in Ancient ElectionsIn Athens and Rome, voting could entail shouting contests, secret stone ballots and an election system with built‑in bias for the wealthy.Read more
How Toys Changed After World War IIThe ascendance of plastics and television forever changed the industry.Read more
6 Groups That Advanced Latino Voting RightsFrom registering voters to battling suppression, these organizations have helped grow and empower America’s Latino electorate.Read more
9 Fascinating Finds From King Tut’s TombA dagger crafted from meteorite and the remains of King Tut’s stillborn daughters are among the stunning artifacts found in the tomb.Read more
7 Key Figures of the French RevolutionThese people played integral roles in the uprising that swept through France from 1789‑1799.Read more
