From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.

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One Austrian Jew saved untold planes and crew members with his survivorship bias theory.

The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.

Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.

In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.

Engage with the oft-forgotten Second War of Independence.

The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.

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From the hilarious to heartfelt, take a look at eight quotes from the accomplished Marine.

The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.

A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.

Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.

According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.

Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.

The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.

Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.

The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.

That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.