History

All the pieces fell into place for this rare historical event.

The fiery attack nearly burned the town to the ground—and stoked the flames of American rebellion.

Here's how Billy Yank ultimately defeated Johnny Reb.

James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.

Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.

All told, the city has seen 115 different wars and been razed to the ground 44 times.

It remains one of history's most haunting maritime mysteries.

When Kate Warne marched into Allan Pinkerton's office, he couldn't have imagined all she would achieve as his agent.

In 1963, Wolfgang Engels crashed through the Iron Curtain.

The use of Native American languages during the Pacific Theater of World War II safeguarded every American move. 

Captain Lawrence Dickson was just 24 when his red-tailed P-51 Mustang fighter was downed in 1944. 

These engaging listens will transport you to the front lines.

The Dutch brought camouflage to a whole new level.

Tragically, one last American life was lost between the announcement of Japan's surrender and the signing of the document.

They flew their first mission in June 1942—and quickly developed a reputation for deadly precision.

His heroic act silenced seven enemy machine guns and captured 25 German troops.

The notorious statesman's ability to get out of tight pinches while benefitting himself is beyond compare.

A group of Navajo men came together in the 1940s to create an unbreakable military code.

Peer into prehistory.