American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Life Inside The H.L. Hunley, The Civil War’s Most Dangerous Submarine

How the H.L. Hunley, history's first combat sub, changed warfare forever — then vanished for over a century.

By Katie Serena Oct 12, 2017

Life Inside The H.L. Hunley, The Civil War’s Most Dangerous Submarine

How the H.L. Hunley, history's first combat sub, changed warfare forever — then vanished for over a century.

By Katie Serena October 12, 2017

The Faces Of America: 16 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants

See stunning portraits of the early 20th century immigrants that came through Ellis Island reimagined in full color.

By Erin Kelly Oct 11, 2017

The Faces Of America: 16 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants

See stunning portraits of the early 20th century immigrants that came through Ellis Island reimagined in full color.

By Erin Kelly October 11, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti Oct 10, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti October 10, 2017

WWII Nazi POW Returns To American Prison Camp To Say ‘Thank You’

“No guard called us nasty names. I had a better life as a prisoner than my mother and sister back home in Germany,” said the former POW.

By Gabe Paoletti Oct 10, 2017

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WWII Nazi POW Returns To American Prison Camp To Say ‘Thank You’

“No guard called us nasty names. I had a better life as a prisoner than my mother and sister back home in Germany,” said the former POW.

By Gabe Paoletti October 10, 2017

21 Candid Photos Of U.S. Presidents Caught With Their Guard Down

Wonderfully weird photos of presidents who may not have realized there were cameras around.

By Gabe Paoletti Oct 9, 2017

21 Candid Photos Of U.S. Presidents Caught With Their Guard Down

Wonderfully weird photos of presidents who may not have realized there were cameras around.

By Gabe Paoletti October 9, 2017

30 Vintage Photos From The Glory Days Of Times Square

The rise and fall of "the crossroads of the world."

By Joel Stice Oct 9, 2017

30 Vintage Photos From The Glory Days Of Times Square

The rise and fall of "the crossroads of the world."

By Joel Stice October 9, 2017

33 Pairs Of Icons Who Were Surprisingly Alive At The Same Time

Celebrities, artists, and political leaders you'd never guess were on this Earth together.

By Katie Serena Oct 8, 2017

33 Pairs Of Icons Who Were Surprisingly Alive At The Same Time

Celebrities, artists, and political leaders you'd never guess were on this Earth together.

By Katie Serena October 8, 2017

What Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Looked Like 100 Years Ago [24 PHOTOS]

Has "America First" violence changed all that much over the last century?

By Mark Oliver Oct 7, 2017

What Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Looked Like 100 Years Ago [24 PHOTOS]

Has "America First" violence changed all that much over the last century?

By Mark Oliver October 7, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.

By All That's Interesting Oct 6, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.

By All That's Interesting October 6, 2017