A Confederate Soldier Survived a Head Shot and Spit the Bullet Out 58 Years Later
He also reconnected with the Union soldier who shot him.
The Myth About Carrots and Good Eyesight Came From WWII Propaganda
The British were trying to disguise a superior new technology.
Your Handy Viewing Guide to Military Episodes of The Simpsons
The long-running sitcom that lampoons American life has focused on warfare more than once.
A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII
Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.
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...
