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Travel the world via historical sites that will occupy your mind, eyes, and body. From places frozen in the past like Chernobyl to those with history and present layered atop one another, you'll find new views here.
Meet the British Soldier Who May Have Spared Hitler's Life During WWI
The German soldier nodded in thanks, then disappeared.
How These Armies Beat Their Foe With a Prostitute, Palm Trees, and the Plague
The campaigns of ancient history included some strange and ghastly tactics.
Amy Johnson: England's Pioneering Female Pilot Died Under a Shroud of Mystery
Her tragic demise raises questions to this day.
On This Day: Charles Darwin Publishes On the Origin of Species
The groundbreaking work changed scientific study forever.
Watch Rarely Seen Footage of the Assault on Hamburger Hill
It was one of the bloodiest campaigns of the Vietnam War.
Fidel Castro, the CIA, and John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
It’s been nearly 60 years since the assassination of JFK, and the mystery surrounding his death still haunts us.
The Curious Histories Behind 4 Dead or Dying Languages
What secrets lie hidden within these strange symbols?
New Documentary Naples '44 is a Devastating Portrait of the Tolls of War
Based on Norman Lewis' acclaimed memoir, the film explores the aftermath of Germany's occupation of Naples.
The Soviet Conspiracy That Nearly Triggered WWIII
Did a Soviet captain sacrifice his ship and crew to divert an apocalyptic scenario?
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On This Day: Infamous "Dewey Defeats Truman" Newspaper Hits Newsstands
The iconic—and erroneous—headline lives on.
7 Books to Read After Watching Thank You for Your Service
The new film, based on the book of the same name by Daniel Finkel, highlights the realities of soldiers returning home from war with PTSD.
The Strangest Battle of WWII: The Fight for Castle Itter
On May 5, 1945, Allied and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.
On This Day: Walt Disney Testifies Before the House of Un-American Activities Committee
Disney accused his former employees of communism.
The 15-Year-Old Marine
Author Mack Maloney interviews his father-in-law, Dick Kennedy, who enlisted in the Marines as a teenager in 1943.
The 18 Greatest War and Battle Paintings of All Time
Powerful portraits by masters, both old and new.
Marita Lorenz: The Spy Who Loved Castro…and Almost Assassinated Him
In 1960, U.S. operatives recruited Lorenz to kill the communist party leader—but she couldn’t do it.
32 Colorized Black and White Photos That Will Change How You Look at History
History doesn't have to be so black and white.
