Bagpipes Used to Be Classified as Weapons of War
These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.
How American GIs Brought Spam to the World
The canned meat gained popularity during WWII and evolved into a cultural icon.
The Myth About Carrots and Good Eyesight Came From WWII Propaganda
The British were trying to disguise a superior new technology.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
Meet the Japanese Diplomat Who Saved 6,000 Jewish People from the Holocaust
Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.
This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
