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.
12 Thrilling Military Documentaries on Netflix and More
These documentaries provide insight into the political and daily realities of war.
WWI Nurse Edith Cavell Sacrificed Her Life to Save Hundreds of Soldiers
On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.
Walter Lord is the Pop Historian All History Lovers Should Read
Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.
Explore New Angles of WWII with 13 Novels That Focus on Untold Stories
These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.
11 Books Behind Great War Movies
From non-fiction accounts to novels, books have inspired some of the greatest war films ever made.
Army Engineers Saw a Need in WWII. One Iconic Vehicle was Created to Fill It
Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.
A Secret City in Tennessee Powered the Manhattan Project
Oak Ridge, established in 1942, was a key production site of uranium during World War II that fed the labs in Los Alamos.
