Americans Built a Dynamite Gun for the Spanish-American War
A new lightweight artillery piece went into combat.
A Beer-Drinking Marine Corps Duck Earned a Citation for Fighting at Tarawa
A fesity waterfowl stood out among all the other Marines.
The Macabre Way Early Sailors Refreshed Their Wardrobes
Learn why some sailors were hesitant to use the “slop chest.”
How the British "Southern Strategy" Ultimately Cost Them the Revolutionary War
They met an unexpected foe.
The Filming of Star Wars Almost Started a Real-Life War in North Africa
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away…there was a massive misunderstanding!
What Happened With Oppenheimer’s Revoked Security Clearance
The award-winning physicist faced opposition.
The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor Is Getting Her Own Quarter
We'll be seeing Dr. Mary Edwards Walker on coinage in 2024.
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.
