California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels
Squirrel Week resulted in some 100,000 rodent casualties.
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.
Cut Through the Chaos with These 10 French Revolution Books
Get a handle on the decade of instability that changed France—and the world—for good.
How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I
An intercepted telegram provided a reason for President Wilson to join the effort.
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.
Julie d’Aubigny: The 17th-Century Operatic Swordswoman Who Wreaked Havoc Across France
Discover the legendary wild child of France.
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.
10 Illuminating Books About Ancient Greece
Gain insight into the civilization that sculpted today's society.
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.
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.
The Bold Pirate Plan To Bring Napoleon To The United States
The Napoleon House lay awaiting its infamous tenant.
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20 winners will receive a copy of 999: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Jewish Transport to Auschwitz.
Japan's Attempt to Recreate Pearl Harbor Failed at the Battle of Midway
December 7 may be a date which will live in infamy, but in June 1942, the tides turned.
8 Essential Texts About Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars
Dive into some of history's greatest battles and the life of one its most famous generals.
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.
