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The Battle of Aqaba—and T.E. Lawrence—Shaped the Future of the Middle East
Neil Faulkner explores how a historian's insight impacted the development of the Middle East, in Lawrence of Arabia's War.
A Medieval Village Lost to the Tides of Times is Resurfacing
The 13th-century village Fabbriche di Careggine has been underwater since 1946.
The Dirty Truth of Medieval Knighthood
Being a knight wasn't really about wooing fair maidens or grand quests—it was hard, dirty work.
The Battle of Belleau Wood was One of WWI's Most Important, Forgotten Battles
The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.
Take a Fresh Look at WWI with 8 Rarely Seen Photos of The Great War
These infrequently shared photos re-contextualize the global conflict.
Germanicus: The Great Military Mind of Ancient Rome
Despite widespread adulation of Germanicus, many mysteries about the capable leader remain.
Inspiring Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Help You Maintain a Stiff Upper Lip
Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.
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.
Roger Moorhouse Reveals Secrets of Everyday Objects in Nazi Germany
We sat down for an interview with the author of The History of the Third Reich in 100 Objects.
Colditz Castle: The World War II POW Camp the Nazis Considered Inescapable
Meet the many men who proved the Nazis wrong and learn about the fascinating ways in which they pulled off the impossible.
The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In January of 1943, Warsaw Ghetto inmates began defying their German enemies—and sparked a widespread hunger for resistance.
Discover Leonardo da Vinci, Beyond the Paintings
The Renaissance painter was a virtuosic man whose wisdom was not limited by subject matter.
Our Forgotten Heroes: Why Don’t We Talk About World War I?
Remember the sacrifices service members made—both during and after World War I.
22 Eye-Opening War Movies to Stream Tonight
The shores of Dunkirk and the Korean countryside await...
How Dutch Intelligence Agents Fooled Communists For Almost 40 Years
A Dutch pro-China group was secretly filled with anti-communist agents for decades.
See the World's Most Beautiful Churches from the Safety of Your Home
From Iceland to Ethopia, these stunning structures are must-sees for theists and agnostics alike.
10 War Books That Enlighten, Move, and Educate Their Readers
These books examine the burdens of battle, from the Revolutionary War to modern day Iraq.
Vlad the Impaler: The Bloodthirsty Truth Behind Dracula’s Namesake
Vlad III Dracula's reign looks monstrously cruel to today's eyes, but he was revered by his people.
California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels
Squirrel Week resulted in some 100,000 rodent casualties.
