This World War I Artillery Was The Longest-Ranged Gun Ever
The Paris Gun was so named for its far-off target.
Meet the Mercy Dogs of World War I
Support dogs have a long-standing history that might surprise you.
Punk Rock and Politics Collide in 1970s East Germany
Punks destroyed their jeans, their shirts...and the power structures that surrounded them.
Rediscover Mary Renault, Queen of Ancient Historical Fiction
Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.
25 World History Books That Will Give You a New Perspective
Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.
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.
This Mayor Saved His Town By Drinking 3 Liters Of Wine At Once
A more heroic swig of wine we've never encountered.
An Awful Car Killed More Nazi Generals Than World War II
The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.
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.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time
Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.
The Elusive William Shakespeare, Unveiled
His mysterious life has left scholars and readers with many a question.
Reminder That The Nazis Made A Top General Kill Himself
Even the 'Desert Fox' couldn't escape Hitler's wrath.
The Man Who Took 42 Nazis Captive With A Longsword
He didn't get the nickname "Mad Jack" Churchill for nothing.
This Astonishing Book Makes Jane Austen’s World Come to Life
Voices from the World of Jane Austen will transport you to the turn of the nineteenth century.
Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers
It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.
