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The conquering of the West made ripe grounds for unbelievable moments.

We sat down for a special Father's Day-themed interview with the author of 40 Thieves on Saipan.

These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.

The 13th-century village Fabbriche di Careggine has been underwater since 1946.

Being a knight wasn't really about wooing fair maidens or grand quests—it was hard, dirty work.

A seminal cartoon presaged the American entrance into the Pacific Theater.

The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.

Kramer was famous—and infamous—for his larger-than-life tactics.

These infrequently shared photos re-contextualize the global conflict.

These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.

On May 26, 1930, the Chrysler Building officially opened, becoming the world's tallest building.

Despite widespread adulation of Germanicus, many mysteries about the capable leader remain.

Ronald Ridgeway survived long years in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp.

Reframe your world in an afternoon.

The acclaimed director's next film will drop on Netflix on June 12.

One of sports’ greatest writers took on the G.O.A.T. in Playing for Keeps.

Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.

Chinese, British, and Portuguese forces combined couldn't take down Ching Shih.

The Confederate deserter and the victorious Union general shared their reminisces with each other and the country.

Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.