diff --git a/tools/migrations/26-02-16--add_translation_search.sql b/tools/migrations/26-02-16--add_translation_search.sql
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..48428935
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tools/migrations/26-02-16--add_translation_search.sql
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+-- Translation search history table
+-- Tracks successful searches made in the Translation Tab for history view
+-- Only logs when a translation was found (meaning exists)
+CREATE TABLE translation_search (
+    id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
+    user_id INT NOT NULL,
+    meaning_id INT NOT NULL,
+    search_time DATETIME NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+
+    FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES user(id),
+    FOREIGN KEY (meaning_id) REFERENCES meaning(id),
+
+    INDEX idx_user_time (user_id, search_time DESC)
+);
diff --git a/zeeguu/api/endpoints/translation.py b/zeeguu/api/endpoints/translation.py
index 23b84d1f..fb3c453e 100644
--- a/zeeguu/api/endpoints/translation.py
+++ b/zeeguu/api/endpoints/translation.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 from zeeguu.core.crowd_translations import (
     get_own_past_translation,
 )
-from zeeguu.core.model import Bookmark, User, Meaning, UserWord, UserMweOverride
+from zeeguu.core.model import Bookmark, User, Meaning, UserWord, UserMweOverride, TranslationSearch
 from zeeguu.core.model.article import Article
 from zeeguu.core.model.bookmark_context import BookmarkContext
 from zeeguu.core.model.context_identifier import ContextIdentifier
@@ -176,6 +176,7 @@ def get_one_translation(from_lang_code, to_lang_code):
 def get_multiple_translations(from_lang_code, to_lang_code):
     """
     Returns a list of possible translations from multiple services.
+    Also saves Meaning records and logs to translation history.
 
     :return: json array with translations from Azure, Microsoft, and Google
     """
@@ -187,9 +188,52 @@ def get_multiple_translations(from_lang_code, to_lang_code):
 
     translations = get_all_translations(word_str, context, from_lang_code, to_lang_code, is_separated_mwe, full_sentence_context)
 
+    # Save meanings for each translation
+    first_meaning = None
+    for t in translations:
+        translation_text = t.get("translation", "")
+        if translation_text:
+            meaning = Meaning.find_or_create(
+                db_session,
+                word_str,
+                from_lang_code,
+                translation_text,
+                to_lang_code,
+            )
+            t["meaning_id"] = meaning.id
+            if first_meaning is None:
+                first_meaning = meaning
+
+    # Log search to history only if we found a translation
+    if first_meaning:
+        try:
+            user = User.find_by_id(flask.g.user_id)
+            TranslationSearch.log_search(db_session, user, first_meaning)
+            db_session.commit()
+        except Exception as e:
+            db_session.rollback()
+            zeeguu_log(f"[TRANSLATION] Failed to log search history: {e}")
+
     return json_result(dict(translations=translations))
 
 
+@api.route("/translation_history", methods=["GET"])
+@cross_domain
+@requires_session
+def get_translation_history():
+    """
+    Returns recent translation searches for the current user.
+    Used by the Translation Tab's history view.
+
+    :return: json array with recent searches
+    """
+    user = User.find_by_id(flask.g.user_id)
+    limit = request.args.get("limit", 50, type=int)
+
+    searches = TranslationSearch.get_history(user, limit=limit)
+    return json_result([s.as_dict() for s in searches])
+
+
 @api.route(
     "/get_translations_stream/<from_lang_code>/<to_lang_code>", methods=["POST"]
 )
diff --git a/zeeguu/api/test/fixtures.py b/zeeguu/api/test/fixtures.py
index be033eb5..e7999fe7 100644
--- a/zeeguu/api/test/fixtures.py
+++ b/zeeguu/api/test/fixtures.py
@@ -55,6 +55,12 @@ def __init__(self, client):
         print(response.data)
         print(self.session)
 
+        # Mark email as verified for tests
+        from zeeguu.core.model import User
+        user = User.find(self.email)
+        user.email_verified = True
+        db_session.commit()
+
     def append_session(self, url):
         if "?" in url:
             return url + "&session=" + self.session
diff --git a/zeeguu/api/test/test_teacher_dashboard.py b/zeeguu/api/test/test_teacher_dashboard.py
index 603a03a3..054fccc3 100644
--- a/zeeguu/api/test/test_teacher_dashboard.py
+++ b/zeeguu/api/test/test_teacher_dashboard.py
@@ -73,8 +73,9 @@ def test_student_does_not_have_access_to_cohort(client):
     student_session = response.data.decode("utf-8")
 
     # Ensure student user can't access /cohorts_info
+    # 403 Forbidden: authenticated but not authorized (not a teacher)
     response = client.client.get(f"/cohorts_info?session={student_session}")
-    assert response.status_code == 401
+    assert response.status_code == 403
 
 
 FRENCH_B1_COHORT = {
diff --git a/zeeguu/core/model/__init__.py b/zeeguu/core/model/__init__.py
index fddf7f23..dbca4170 100644
--- a/zeeguu/core/model/__init__.py
+++ b/zeeguu/core/model/__init__.py
@@ -110,3 +110,6 @@
 # stats caching
 from .monthly_active_users_cache import MonthlyActiveUsersCache
 from .monthly_activity_stats_cache import MonthlyActivityStatsCache
+
+# translation history
+from .translation_search import TranslationSearch
diff --git a/zeeguu/core/model/translation_search.py b/zeeguu/core/model/translation_search.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4ed36de9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/zeeguu/core/model/translation_search.py
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+from datetime import datetime
+from sqlalchemy import desc
+
+from zeeguu.core.model.db import db
+from zeeguu.core.model.meaning import Meaning
+from zeeguu.core.model.user import User
+
+
+class TranslationSearch(db.Model):
+    """
+    Tracks successful translation searches made in the Translation Tab.
+    Only logs searches where a translation was found (meaning exists).
+    """
+
+    __tablename__ = "translation_search"
+
+    id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
+
+    user_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey(User.id), nullable=False)
+    user = db.relationship(User)
+
+    meaning_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey(Meaning.id), nullable=False)
+    meaning = db.relationship(Meaning)
+
+    search_time = db.Column(db.DateTime, nullable=False, default=datetime.now)
+
+    def __init__(self, user: User, meaning: Meaning):
+        self.user = user
+        self.meaning = meaning
+        self.search_time = datetime.now()
+
+    def __repr__(self):
+        return f"TranslationSearch({self.meaning.origin.content})"
+
+    @classmethod
+    def log_search(cls, session, user: User, meaning: Meaning):
+        """
+        Log a translation search to history.
+
+        Note: Does not commit - caller is responsible for committing.
+        """
+        search = cls(user=user, meaning=meaning)
+        session.add(search)
+        return search
+
+    @classmethod
+    def get_history(cls, user: User, limit: int = 50):
+        """
+        Get recent translation searches for a user.
+        Returns most recent searches first.
+        """
+        return (
+            cls.query.filter(cls.user_id == user.id)
+            .order_by(desc(cls.search_time))
+            .limit(limit)
+            .all()
+        )
+
+    def as_dict(self):
+        """Return dictionary representation for API response."""
+        return {
+            "id": self.id,
+            "search_word": self.meaning.origin.content,
+            "translation": self.meaning.translation.content,
+            "from_language": self.meaning.origin.language.code,
+            "to_language": self.meaning.translation.language.code,
+            "meaning_id": self.meaning.id,
+            "search_time": self.search_time.isoformat(),
+        }