4 Union Generals That Were Better Than the Famous Ones
These hardworking generals outperformed the showboats at every turn.
This Former Slave Became The First African American West Point Grad
Henry Flipper, born a slave, beat astonishing odds and overcame classmates' racism to become the first black graduate in 1877.
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.
How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I
An intercepted telegram provided a reason for President Wilson to join the effort.
The 5 Stupidest Losses Of The American Civil War
Confederates and Union troops alike made flawed decisions with fatal consequences.
Valley Forge: The Bootcamp That Turned Around the American Revolution
The Continental Army rose from winter devastation to become a force to be reckoned with.
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.
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.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
This Is Why Washington Wasn't Relentlessly Attacked By The Confederates
Natural barricades, manmade obstacles, and heavy reinforcements kept the capital safe.
10 Illuminating Books About Ancient Greece
Gain insight into the civilization that sculpted today's society.
Pierre Le Gloan: The Ace WWII Fighter Who Fought for Both Sides
The extraordinary flier's strange tale fascinates, decades later.
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.
Why the Kentucky Militia Was Most Feared by America's Enemies
During the War of 1812, no one wanted to come face-to-face with the Kentuckians.
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.
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.
Visiting Pripyat, Chernobyl's Frozen Ghost Town
Then and now, Pripyat's eerie charms call out to visitors from around the world.
American Traitors: The Best Friends Who Sold Secrets to Soviet Russia
Meet two hard-partying geniuses that became Cold War operatives.
20 American History Books to Educate and Inspire Readers of All Ages
Rediscover what America has meant from 1776 to the modern day.
