This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
The British Struck an Early Resounding Blow in the American Revolution
During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.
Illuminating Books About the History of Race in America
These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.
Life Aboard WWII Submarines Was Brutal
The size of the submarines, a lack of ventilation, and the novelty of submarine warfare led to some uncomfortable situations.
8 Times Truth Was Stranger than Fiction in the Wild West
The conquering of the West made ripe grounds for unbelievable moments.
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Joseph Tachovsky Unearths His Father's Startling Military History
We sat down for a special Father's Day-themed interview with the author of 40 Thieves on Saipan.
8 Gripping Audiobooks That Offer an Escape from the News
These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.
A Medieval Village Lost to the Tides of Times is Resurfacing
The 13th-century village Fabbriche di Careggine has been underwater since 1946.
The Real Terry and the Pirates: How the Sino-Japanese Struggle Became America’s War
A seminal cartoon presaged the American entrance into the Pacific Theater.
Outspoken AIDS Activist Larry Kramer Has Passed Away at 84
Kramer was famous—and infamous—for his larger-than-life tactics.
Recharge with 10 Books About Inspirational People
These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.
The Secret Feud That Made the Chrysler Building the World's Tallest
On May 26, 1930, the Chrysler Building officially opened, becoming the world's tallest building.
This Marine Came Back To His Family 5 Years After He Died
Ronald Ridgeway survived long years in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp.
TRAILER: Spike Lee Takes on Vietnam in Da 5 Bloods
The acclaimed director's next film will drop on Netflix on June 12.
After The Last Dance: Delve into the Definitive MJ Bio
One of sports’ greatest writers took on the G.O.A.T. in Playing for Keeps.
Inspiring Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Help You Maintain a Stiff Upper Lip
Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.
Grant and Twain: How Two American Icons Relived the War in Literature
The Confederate deserter and the victorious Union general shared their reminisces with each other and the country.
One War Ends, Another Soldiers On: V-E Day 75 Years Later
Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.
Black Patriots and Loyalists: An Untold Story of the Revolutionary War
Rediscover the forgotten battles of America's most defining war.
The Inspirational Tale of a Vietnam Vet Who Saved Thousands of Lives on 9/11
Meet Rick Rescorla, a US and UK vet whose quick action saved countless souls in 2001.
