Here’s Why Civil War Soldiers Had Wounds That Glowed In The Dark
The mystery of the "Angel's Glow" wasn't solved until 2001.
Polish Eagle Scouts Stole a Tank and Liberated a Concentration Camp During WWII
A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Unparalleled Power of the Praetorian Guard of Rome
Meet the infamous bodyguards of the Roman Empire—and find out how they lost their once-legendary power.
13 Old School War Movies Every Trooper Needs To Watch
Bring military action home to your couch with these classic war films.
The 5 Most Humiliating Defeats In Military History
Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.
The Secret Cold War Mission That Helped America Find The Titanic
The top-secret mission kept the discovery hidden away for years.
Queens, New York is Home to a Hidden Civil War Fort
Originally designed to defend the East River, Fort Totten is now open to the public.
The Fascinating Platforms of 10 First Ladies
These women used their unique positions to enact change.
A Navy of Privately Owned Ships Helped Win the American Revolution
The fleet posed an unexpected threat to the might of the British Navy.
A Canadian Officer Rescued the Real Winnie-the-Pooh
The beloved children’s book character was based on a real-life black bear cub.
Beyond Pearl Harbor: 5 Times the U.S. Was Attacked at Home During WWII
World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...
Army Engineers Saw a Need in WWII. One Iconic Vehicle was Created to Fill It
Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.
This War of 1812 Vet Saw the Battle of Gettysburg from his Porch... and Joined It
John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.
Watch Unbelievable Footage of an Actual WWII Tank Duel
During the Battle of Villers-Bocage, tanks went head-to-head.
Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
These 17 Photos Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready For WWI
See the changes wrought by a single century.
Genghis Khan's Tomb, Lost to This Day, is Protected by an Ancient Tribe of Nomads
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.
