The Dawn's Early Light: Francis Scott Key and the Birth of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex
A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.
George Washington Was Nearly Impossible to Kill
Diseases, brutal weather, and enemy fire all failed to take him down.
8 Surprising Facts About Grigori Rasputin, Russia's "Mad Monk"
The mysterious historical figure remains an enigma, even in death.
That Time Los Angeles Fought off an Imaginary Japanese Bombing Raid
They called it the "Battle of L.A." There was just one problem—the City of Angels wasn't under attack.
That Time a WWII Bomber Pilot Climbed Onto the Wing Mid-Flight to Save His Crew
His crew tied a rope around his chest and he made his way onto the wing to extinguish the blaze.
An Essential Voice from the Sixties: Remembering Richard N. Goodwin
The speechwriter and top presidential adviser was a driving political force during one of America's most turbulent eras.
Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
When Civil War Musicians Served as Battlefield Medics
The life of a Civil War regimental band member wasn't all treble clefs and drumsticks.
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This German Soldier Received the Same Wounds in the Same Town as His Father Did 30 Years Earlier
The past echoes through the present...
The Unbelievable Lives of Pilots Jessie Miller and Bill Lancaster
The pair’s spectacular accomplishments and whirlwind romance will forever be marked by a shocking scandal.
The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe
Anthony Summers’ book, Goddess, sheds light on this starlet’s short-lived time in the spotlight.
That Time Mannequins and Unmanned Rifles Duped the Enemy at Gallipoli and Helped Allied Forces Escape
One resourceful soldier had a brilliant plan to escape approaching forces...
The Haunting Jungle Cemetery of Sandakan
Hidden in the lush coastal forests of Malaysia is a jungle cemetery with a haunting history.
True Grit: The Real “Rooster” Cogburn
John Franklin Cogburn’s great-grandson recounts the life of the man who inspired True Grit's "Rooster."
The Korean War Serves as a Cautious Reminder for the Future
North and South Korea's recent agreement has us looking back at the past.
Checkpoint Charlie: That Time American and Soviet Tanks Faced Off in a Divided Berlin
The world watched with bated breath. Could this be the spark that set off WWIII?
