This Civil War Amputee Led the First Expedition Through the Grand Canyon
Learn about the eventful life of John Wesley Powell—professor, Civil War veteran, and explorer of the American West.
Why the Air Force Bombed Montana During World War II
They were actually coming to a small town's rescue.
The Secret to Napoleon’s ‘Old Guard’ Was That They Were Actually Old
The emperor had a separate designation for aging soldiers.
How the Red Army Used Camels to Fight the Nazis
The animals were transported all the way to the Soviet Union, where they performed critical duties.
The Startling History of Project Iceworm
Did you know the US tried to hide nuclear weapons under the Greenland ice sheet?
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How Mafioso Lucky Luciano Helped the Allies Invade Sicily in 1943
He provided valuable intelligence from his jail cell.
Why Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Carried This Polka Dot Pattern
There's a story behind the distinctive flair.
An Insider’s Look at the Confederate Surrender at Appomattox Court House
It was one of the last battles of the Civil War.
How a Stray Terrier in London Led to the Training of Search and Rescue Dogs
Rip the terrier had a knack for digging through rubble.
4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Roman Gladiators
These combatants of the ancient world still fascinate us today.
How the Aerial Bombing of Guernica Changed the Landscape of Warfare Forever
This attack on a Spanish town allowed Nazi Germany to hone its aerial strategies.
The Only Way Napoleon’s Enemies Could Beat Him Was by Not Fighting Him at All
A curious strategy of retreat was the only option left.
That Time American and Russian Tanks Faced off in a Divided Berlin
Cold War tensions were running high.
Bagpipes Used to Be Classified as Weapons of War
These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.
Trial by Cheese? Here Are 6 of the Craziest Medieval Ordeals
Some disputes were settled by innovative means, to say the least.
