History is waiting to be discovered.

Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.

Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.

Meet the infamous bodyguards of the Roman Empire—and find out how they lost their once-legendary power.

Bring military action home to your couch with these classic war films.

Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.

The top-secret mission kept the discovery hidden away for years.

Originally designed to defend the East River, Fort Totten is now open to the public.

These women used their unique positions to enact change.

The fleet posed an unexpected threat to the might of the British Navy.

Learn more about Julius Caesar’s sweeping victory.

The beloved children’s book character was based on a real-life black bear cub.

World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...

Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.

John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.

Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.

During the Battle of Villers-Bocage, tanks went head-to-head.

The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.

See the changes wrought by a single century.

Though even they don't know the tomb's precise location, the Darkhad continue to keep their leader's final resting place a treasured secret.

Pigs, buckets, and dogs were flash points for conflicts that could have been easily avoided.