* Ancient History: Focusing on civilizations of antiquity.
* Medieval History: Covering the period from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance.
* Early Modern History: Generally encompassing the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment.
* Modern History: From the late 18th century to the present.
* American History: Focusing on the United States.
* European History: Focusing on Europe.
* Asian History: Covering various regions of Asia.
* African History: Covering various regions of Africa.
* Latin American History: Focusing on Latin America.
* Military History: The study of warfare and its impact.
* Social History: Focusing on the lives of ordinary people.
* Cultural History: Examining cultural trends and changes.
* Political History: Focusing on political systems and events.
* Economic History: Examining economic developments.
* Intellectual History: Tracing the history of ideas.
* Environmental History: Examining the relationship between humans and the environment.
You could potentially major or minor in History and take a wide range of courses from different subfields, or even combine history with other disciplines through interdisciplinary programs. The specific options available will depend on the college or university you attend.