That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict
These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
The 5 Most Humiliating Defeats In Military History
Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.
The Unbelievable Tales of History’s Most Unlikely Victories
These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.
2020’s Best Biographies Spanned Centuries and Explored Vital Figures
This year's finest biographies brought fresh insight to previously trodden lives and uncovered those that history has forgotten.
9 Intriguing Facts about the Boston Tea Party
Every American knows about the tossed tea that sparked a revolution—but there's more to this story than what you learned in third grade.
Mitsuo Fuchida's Fascinating Life Story Winds From Pearl Harbor to the Pulpit
Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.
A Canadian Officer Rescued the Real Winnie-the-Pooh
The beloved children’s book character was based on a real-life black bear cub.
The Strange, Centuries-Long History of Ski Troops
From 1200 to 2020, soldiers in the Northern reaches of Europe have strapped on uniforms, guns ... and skis.
Beyond Pearl Harbor: 5 Times the U.S. Was Attacked at Home During WWII
World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...
10 Must-Read Books About the Crusades
The Crusades, although the most defining conflicts of the medieval era, are often misunderstood. These books illuminate their true nature.
Jewish Resistance Fighters Pulled Off the Largest Prison Escape of WWII
In October 1943, 300 Jewish prisoners escaped the heavily guarded walls of the Sobibor extermination camp.
