The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
Apollo 11, 50 Years Later: The Space Race That Defined a Decade
Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
This First-Hand Account Brings You Inside the Hotel Rwanda
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.
The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
8 Powerful Korean War Books that Capture the Conflict
These dynamic critiques, vivid memoirs, and clearsighted military histories illuminate the Forgotten War.
13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World
From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.
5 Things That Surprised The German Army On D-Day
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
The Northernmost Confederate Attack was a Raid on Vermont
St Albans Raid was one of the most controversial events in the Civil War.
Rachel Carson's Books Defined an Environmental Revolution
Five authors carry on the legacy of Carson's five iconic books.
9 Little-Known Facts About the History of Memorial Day
Trace the history of America's national day of remembrance.
This Was the Unluckiest U-Boat of World War II
Not only could the U-505 not sink other boats, its crew couldn't even sink the submarine themselves.
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Randall Sullivan's new book is the perfect complement for any history buff.
A Veteran Soldier Perfected The Ultimate Bank Robbery
Turns out discipline and intense planning lend themselves equally well to army life and grand larceny.
The True Love Story Behind an Iconic John Singer Sargent Painting
Meet Edith Minturn and Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, Gilded Age socialites, philanthropists, collectors, artists, and lovers.
