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The Shot Heard Round the World: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, 250 Years Later 

The Shot Heard Round the World: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, 250 Years Later 

Reflecting on the campaign that kicked off the Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary War

By Orrin Grey

Literary History

The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nautical History

The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

By Toby Arguello

European History

Meet the French Resistance

Meet the French Resistance

By Catherine Phelan

Military History

18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch

18 World War 2 Movies Every History Buff Should Watch

By Dave Adams

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California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels

California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels

Squirrel Week resulted in some 100,000 rodent casualties.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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How the 3rd 395th Battalion's Last Stand Helped Win the Battle of the Bulge

How the 3rd 395th Battalion's Last Stand Helped Win the Battle of the Bulge

Although outnumbered five-to-one, this battalion held their ground and killed more than 4,000 opposing German soldiers.

By Kyle Nelson, We Are the Mighty

Women In History

Harriet Tubman: The Facts of an Extraordinary Life

Harriet Tubman: The Facts of an Extraordinary Life

The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I

How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I

An intercepted telegram provided a reason for President Wilson to join the effort.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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The 5 Stupidest Losses Of The American Civil War

The 5 Stupidest Losses Of The American Civil War

Confederates and Union troops alike made flawed decisions with fatal consequences.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Military History

Valley Forge: The Bootcamp That Turned Around the American Revolution

Valley Forge: The Bootcamp That Turned Around the American Revolution

The Continental Army rose from winter devastation to become a force to be reckoned with.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Military History

A Single Viking's Berserker Rage Changed World History Forever

A Single Viking's Berserker Rage Changed World History Forever

His combative stance was the final stand of the Viking Age—and allowed the Norman invasion its foothold.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

European History

Julie d’Aubigny: The 17th-Century Operatic Swordswoman Who Wreaked Havoc Across France

Julie d’Aubigny: The 17th-Century Operatic Swordswoman Who Wreaked Havoc Across France

Discover the legendary wild child of France.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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Why Ancient Romans Built Statues Of Their Greatest Enemy

Why Ancient Romans Built Statues Of Their Greatest Enemy

The statues were a sign of honor for their enemy and a symbol of the strength of the empire.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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The Russians Had Women's 'Battalions of Death' In World War I

The Russians Had Women's 'Battalions of Death' In World War I

With German forces approaching, Russia turned to a new source of manpower.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Military History

Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts

Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts

Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.

By Robert Walsh

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This Is Why Washington Wasn't Relentlessly Attacked By The Confederates

This Is Why Washington Wasn't Relentlessly Attacked By The Confederates

Natural barricades, manmade obstacles, and heavy reinforcements kept the capital safe.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Military History

Pierre Le Gloan: The Ace WWII Fighter Who Fought for Both Sides

Pierre Le Gloan: The Ace WWII Fighter Who Fought for Both Sides

The extraordinary flier's strange tale fascinates, decades later.

By Robert Walsh

Military History

Alvin York Was One of WWI’s Most Decorated Soldiers

Alvin York Was One of WWI’s Most Decorated Soldiers

This man went from an unwilling, pacifist draftee to Sergeant York, military hero and legend.

By Catherine Phelan

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Why the Kentucky Militia Was Most Feared by America's Enemies

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.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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The Women Who Volunteered to Make Doughnuts on the Front Lines of World War I

The Women Who Volunteered to Make Doughnuts on the Front Lines of World War I

The Doughnut Girls of World War I delivered a taste of home when it was needed most, boosting morale and the popularity of the Salvation Army.

By Megan Miller, We Are the Mighty

Military History

Women in World War II Were Even Braver Than You Realize

Women in World War II Were Even Braver Than You Realize

While their men fought on the front lines, women fought their own battle at home and in the workforce—and helped bring the Allied Powers to victory.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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The Bold Pirate Plan To Bring Napoleon To The United States

The Bold Pirate Plan To Bring Napoleon To The United States

The Napoleon House lay awaiting its infamous tenant.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

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Why This Civil War Vet Marched Across England With the U.S. Flag

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.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Military History

Hal Moore: Soldier, Veteran, Author

Hal Moore: Soldier, Veteran, Author

Lieutenant General Hal Moore left behind the legacy of a brave soul and a kind heart.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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