The Taiping Rebellion and Hong Xiuquan, Self-Proclaimed Younger Brother of Jesus
He led the bloodiest civil war in world history.
The Last Shots of the American Civil War Were Fired in Russia
The CSS Shenandoah wasn't ready to surrender.
5 Famous Military Leaders Who Made an Impression in the Air and on the Battlefield
They're impossible to forget.
The Mathematician Who Saved Hundreds of Flight Crews
This Jewish refugee took a different approach to armoring planes.
The Pueblo Revolt Quashed Spanish Influence in New Mexico
The 1680 rebellion drove the Spaniards out of the province for 12 years.
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6 Fascinating Coups That Have Shaken the World
Sudden and illegal seizures of power have the capacity to change world history.
The Spanish Reconquista: Real Military Campaign or National Myth?
As it turns out, it's a bit of both.
How the Persian Immortals Became Masters of Psychological Warfare
Like many armies, they played tricks on their enemies.
The Carnyx: Music on the Iron Age Battlefield
This wind instrument was designed to intimidate opponents.
The Failed Irish Rebellion of 1798
This major uprising against British rule was ultimately suppressed.
Victory at Sea: The Dramatic Rise and Fall of Naval Powers During World War II
Historian Paul Kennedy chronicles the emergence of a new world order.
The Last Charge of the Bicycle Brigade
The humble bicycle had a suprisingly important role in both world wars.
The Dead Man Who Duped Hitler: The Beyond Bizarre Tale of WWII’s Strangest Operation
Now a major motion picture starring Colin Firth, Operation Mincemeat involved a corpse, a fake fiancée, and the successful invasion of Sicily.
The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance
An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.
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How the Battle of the Coral Sea Set the Stage for the Allied Victory at Midway
The Japanese won the battle, but their advances into the Pacific were halted.
How Martha Gellhorn Became the Only Woman to Land on Normandy Beach
The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.
The Battle of Fort Sumter Ignited the Civil War
When peace talks failed, this federal property tipped our divided nation into its bloodiest conflict.
