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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.
Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.
Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.
Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
The size of the submarines, a lack of ventilation, and the novelty of submarine warfare led to some uncomfortable situations.
Being a knight wasn't really about wooing fair maidens or grand quests—it was hard, dirty work.