The Real Terry and the Pirates: How the Sino-Japanese Struggle Became America’s War
A seminal cartoon presaged the American entrance into the Pacific Theater.
How A Prostitute Turned Pirate Queen Defeated 3 Navies At Once
Chinese, British, and Portuguese forces combined couldn't take down Ching Shih.
One War Ends, Another Soldiers On: V-E Day 75 Years Later
Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.
Iwo Jima: The True Details of an Iconic Photograph in the Midst of Battle
Discover the essential account of the men who raised the flags during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Fact or Fantasy: All About Female Samurai Warrior Tomoe Gozen
Can you tell the difference between historical Japanese legend and creative fantasy fiction?
Day of Infamy: Inside the Destruction of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor
Historian Walter Lord recounts the bombing of major U.S. battleships and the heroics of the men on board.
10 Fascinating Ghost Towns Around the World You Can Visit
Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.
8 Facts About Genghis Khan That May Surprise You
The leader of the Mongol Empire caused great change across the world.
10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders
Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.
7 Female Pirates You Might Not Know About
They may not be household names, but these swashbuckling female pirates left their mark on history.
That Time Imperial Japan Tried to Bomb the U.S. Using Hydrogen Balloons
Approximately 9,000 balloons packed with explosives drifted toward American shores...
