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.
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
This minor battle led to major strategic victory for the rebelling colonists in the first months of the Revolutionary War.
The War of Spanish Succession Subsumed an Entire Continent
The balance of power in Europe was at stake throughout the 13-year conflict.
Grierson's Raid Was the Most Improbable Success of the Civil War
A clever Union colonel helped split the Confederacy in two.
10 Most Influential World War II Battles
These military conflicts affected the outcome of the war—and some even changed the face of warfare forever.
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.
10 Everyday Objects that Doubled as Real Spy Gadgets
These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.
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9 Coffee Table Books Filled with Stunning Historical Photographs
A picture is worth a thousand words.
10 Ancient Battles That Shook Civilizations
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
What was Life Like Under German Occupation of the British Channel Islands?
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
The Strange Connection Between the Nuclear Bomb, Bikinis, and Godzilla
Real devastation, fictional monsters, and a swimsuit all collided in the Pacific Ocean.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
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.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
The 5 Most Humiliating Defeats In Military History
Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.
