This Is Why Washington Wasn't Relentlessly Attacked By The Confederates
Natural barricades, manmade obstacles, and heavy reinforcements kept the capital safe.
Why the Kentucky Militia Was Most Feared by America's Enemies
During the War of 1812, no one wanted to come face-to-face with the Kentuckians.
The Bold Pirate Plan To Bring Napoleon To The United States
The Napoleon House lay awaiting its infamous tenant.
Why This Civil War Vet Marched Across England With the U.S. Flag
Gilbert Bates toured the South and England on foot in Union uniform, flag in hand.
5 Dumb Military Tactics That Actually Worked
Not every method can be a stroke of genius.
The First Aerial Bombing Run Was Made by the Italian Army
Bombing by balloon had been outlawed by the Hague Convention of 1899, but Italian forces found a workaround.
The 'Kilted Killer' Forced A Surrender While Outnumbered 23,000 To One
Even a 300,000 Franc bounty couldn't bring him down.
A Sixth Grade History Project Exonerated the Captain of the USS Indianapolis
Court-martialed after the sinking of the cruiser, Captain McVay's innocence was proven by Hunter Scott in 1996.
This World War I Artillery Was The Longest-Ranged Gun Ever
The Paris Gun was so named for its far-off target.
Meet the Mercy Dogs of World War I
Support dogs have a long-standing history that might surprise you.
This Is What It Was Like To Be Marooned In The Age Of Sail
Alexander Selkirk was left ashore an uninhabited island by his captain.
Watch An Interview With The Last Surviving Witness To The Lincoln Assassination
In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.
The Wild West's Toughest Lawman Was Born A Slave
Bass Reeves was the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi–and one of the most beloved.
This Mayor Saved His Town By Drinking 3 Liters Of Wine At Once
A more heroic swig of wine we've never encountered.
An Awful Car Killed More Nazi Generals Than World War II
The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.
This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
One Of The First Two Female FBI Agents Got Her Start In The Marines
Susan Roley Malone had cherished the ideal of working for the Bureau long before a career as an FBI agent was open to women.
Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time
Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.
5 Things That Surprised The German Army On D-Day
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
