History

Primary source documents from six key time periods between 1790 and 2000, from the Abolitionist Movement to the Contemporary Era.

Historical newspapers from the US and beyond.

Broadcast transcripts, newswires, select Spanish language news sources, US government publications, and American news magazines.

Full-text from reference books, encyclopedias, and historical periodicals. Includes historical documents, biographies of historical figures, and historical photos, maps, and videos.

Census data, family records, and local histories.

Administered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. US and international vital, probate, land, military records, and more.

More than 600,000 biographies of people from around the world and throughout history, including full-text articles, videos, audio clips, and images.

Complete full-text content from nearly 550 American newspapers.

For grades K–12. Resources for homework help, projects, and more organized by grade level and subject area. For teachers—lesson plans and content to support classroom activities.

News sources from Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Includes recent content as well as archives back to the 1980s.