How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Sparked World War I
The Archduke was murdered by a Yugoslav nationalist, setting off an explosive chain of events.
WWI Veterans Came Together to Demand Their Bonuses in a 1932 March on Washington
The Bonus Army, abandoned by the government amidst the Great Depression, took matters into their own hands.
Schoolteacher Louise Thuliez Became a Key Resistance Fighter in 2 World Wars
Driven to help, Louise Thuliez aided underground networks in France despite facing an all-too-real threat of execution.
Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict
These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.
A Canadian Officer Rescued the Real Winnie-the-Pooh
The beloved children’s book character was based on a real-life black bear cub.
WWI Nurse Edith Cavell Sacrificed Her Life to Save Hundreds of Soldiers
On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.
Walter Lord is the Pop Historian All History Lovers Should Read
Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.
The Incredible Story of the Harlem Hellfighters, WWI's Staunch Infantry Heroes
The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.
These 17 Photos Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready For WWI
See the changes wrought by a single century.
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The Battle of Aqaba—and T.E. Lawrence—Shaped the Future of the Middle East
Neil Faulkner explores how a historian's insight impacted the development of the Middle East, in Lawrence of Arabia's War.
The Battle of Belleau Wood was One of WWI's Most Important, Forgotten Battles
The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.
Take a Fresh Look at WWI with 8 Rarely Seen Photos of The Great War
These infrequently shared photos re-contextualize the global conflict.
Our Forgotten Heroes: Why Don’t We Talk About World War I?
Remember the sacrifices service members made—both during and after World War I.
22 Eye-Opening War Movies to Stream Tonight
The shores of Dunkirk and the Korean countryside await...
10 War Books That Enlighten, Move, and Educate Their Readers
These books examine the burdens of battle, from the Revolutionary War to modern day Iraq.
California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels
Squirrel Week resulted in some 100,000 rodent casualties.
How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I
An intercepted telegram provided a reason for President Wilson to join the effort.
Alvin York Was One of WWI’s Most Decorated Soldiers
This man went from an unwilling, pacifist draftee to Sergeant York, military hero and legend.
The Women Who Volunteered to Make Doughnuts on the Front Lines of World War I
The Doughnut Girls of World War I delivered a taste of home when it was needed most, boosting morale and the popularity of the Salvation Army.
