The History skill measures a character’s knowledge of past events, but can also be used as a stand in for a character's cultural understanding. Intelligence is nearly always the ability score used with this skill. Examples include the following activities:
| DC | Activity |
| 10 |
Recall famous legends about a specific region; remember the name of a famous hero; Conduct yourself appropriately in an unfamiliar culture; know commonplace traditions |
| 15 | Assess the historical importance of an ancient artwork; identify long-lost heraldry |
| 18 | Integrate seamlessly into exclusive circles; twist the law to escape reproach |
| 20 | Know the childhood nickname of a famous noble; accurately recall an entire family’s genealogy dating back a century |