Lee D'Amato
Lee D'Amato is a writer from Queens, New York. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dramatic Writing. If he's not reading or writing, you can probably find him at the movies, or in the kitchen testing out a new recipe.
The Pig War of 1859
An unusual and nearly forgotten conflict.
The Great Game: Russia and Britain's Imperialistic Rivalry
They fought for influence in Central Asia throughout the 19th century.
7 Books About the Expansive History of Math
Starting with the concept of zero.
The Wager Mutiny, an 18th-Century Sensation
The shipwreck and mutiny was followed by a court martial.
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5 Fascinating World War II Projects That Were Abandoned
These unusual ideas never came to fruition.
Annie Oakley, the Larger-Than-Life Sharpshooter
She led a remarkable life as a traveling performer.
5 of the Most Formidable Armies Throughout History
We wouldn't want to cross their paths...
The Disastrous 1904 Olympic Marathon
The runners were plagued by high heat, dusty roads, wild dogs, and rat poison.
The Colonization of Australia
How did the continent become home to British convicts?
Founding Father Button Gwinnett and His Deadly Rivalry
This little-known figure had a short but fascinating life.
Teddy Roosevelt's Legendary Rough Riders
This cavalry regiment was celebrated for its role in the Spanish-American War.
5 Thought-Provoking Books Similar to Guns, Germs, and Steel
Taking a broad look at the development of civilizations.
What Really Happened During the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Corps of Discovery set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
How Miscommunication and Mass Hysteria Caused the Utah War
This little-known confrontation turned deadly.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War: The Shortest War in Recorded History
It was over in less than an hour.
Virginia Hall, the Allies' Most Dangerous Spy
Nicknamed the "Limping Lady", she was not to be underestimated.
These Oral History Books Share Firsthand Perspectives
Hear directly from people who lived through historical events.
Estevanico, the First African Man to Explore the Americas
His contribution to various expeditions has been largely overlooked.
The Tragic Case of the Radium Girls, and Their Impact on Labor Rights
This public injustice became a force for change.
The Irish Potato Famine and Its Impact on European History
The blight had devastating consequences on the island and beyond.
