The French General Who Broke Free from an Inescapable Nazi Prison
The Germans believed their castle prison was inescapable—they were wrong.
Meet the British Soldier Who May Have Spared Hitler's Life During WWI
The German soldier nodded in thanks, then disappeared.
Amy Johnson: England's Pioneering Female Pilot Died Under a Shroud of Mystery
Her tragic demise raises questions to this day.
On This Day: Charles Darwin Publishes On the Origin of Species
The groundbreaking work changed scientific study forever.
Watch Rarely Seen Footage of the Assault on Hamburger Hill
It was one of the bloodiest campaigns of the Vietnam War.
Fidel Castro, the CIA, and John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
It’s been nearly 60 years since the assassination of JFK, and the mystery surrounding his death still haunts us.
The Soviet Conspiracy That Nearly Triggered WWIII
Did a Soviet captain sacrifice his ship and crew to divert an apocalyptic scenario?
7 Books to Read After Watching Thank You for Your Service
The new film, based on the book of the same name by Daniel Finkel, highlights the realities of soldiers returning home from war with PTSD.
The Strangest Battle of WWII: The Fight for Castle Itter
On May 5, 1945, Allied and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.
On This Day: Walt Disney Testifies Before the House of Un-American Activities Committee
Disney accused his former employees of communism.
The 15-Year-Old Marine
Author Mack Maloney interviews his father-in-law, Dick Kennedy, who enlisted in the Marines as a teenager in 1943.
Marita Lorenz: The Spy Who Loved Castro…and Almost Assassinated Him
In 1960, U.S. operatives recruited Lorenz to kill the communist party leader—but she couldn’t do it.
32 Colorized Black and White Photos That Will Change How You Look at History
History doesn't have to be so black and white.
On This Day: The Beatles Release "Love Me Do"
The Fab Four's first single merely hinted at the musical revolution to come.
13 Epic Battles That Changed the World
These momentous clashes toppled empires, ended conflicts, and changed history.
France’s Prolific Executioner: The Life and Death of Charles-Henri Sanson
He was one of France's most prolific executioners, having killed nearly 3,000 souls.
A Chilling Look Inside the Lindbergh Kidnapping
When a child's life is on the line, who do you believe?
