Modern History Stories

A golden hare, a multi-step pictorial code, and a country on the hunt. What could go wrong?

James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.

Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.

The bestselling author tells the story of a deadly plot that was hatched against George Washington.

Grab your earbuds and journey into the past. 

When Kate Warne marched into Allan Pinkerton's office, he couldn't have imagined all she would achieve as his agent.

The author of Band of Brothers explores the parallel lives of two formidable 19th-century warriors.

Exploring the ways in which military intelligence has prevailed…and failed. 

In 1963, Wolfgang Engels crashed through the Iron Curtain.

The use of Native American languages during the Pacific Theater of World War II safeguarded every American move. 

James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties. 

Neal Bascomb tells the Allied pilots’ little-known story in his new book, The Escape Artists.

Captain Lawrence Dickson was just 24 when his red-tailed P-51 Mustang fighter was downed in 1944. 

The Dutch brought camouflage to a whole new level.

Tragically, one last American life was lost between the announcement of Japan's surrender and the signing of the document.

Amelia Earhart, Ruth Elder, and Louise Thaden were among the incredible women who fought for a chance to race against men…and won. 

Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.

They flew their first mission in June 1942—and quickly developed a reputation for deadly precision.

His heroic act silenced seven enemy machine guns and captured 25 German troops.