Winston Churchill’s Favorite Books
Judging from his reading list, Winston Churchill clearly thought a lot about the Roman Empire.
The Macabre Way Early Sailors Refreshed Their Wardrobes
Learn why some sailors were hesitant to use the “slop chest.”
How the British "Southern Strategy" Ultimately Cost Them the Revolutionary War
They met an unexpected foe.
The Battle of Peleliu was the Marines' Bitterest Fight in WWII
Read about a hard-fought battle that was supposed to be won in only four days.
The Filming of Star Wars Almost Started a Real-Life War in North Africa
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away…there was a massive misunderstanding!
The Great Game: Russia and Britain's Imperialistic Rivalry
They fought for influence in Central Asia throughout the 19th century.
Delve into the Deadly, Insurmountable Odds of Custer’s Last Stand
This unexpected U.S. defeat was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
In 1708, the Spanish Galleon San José Sank—And So Did Its Treasure
Somewhere off the coast of Colombia, a treasure worth billions lies on the ocean floor.
This Civil War Amputee Led the First Expedition Through the Grand Canyon
Learn about the eventful life of John Wesley Powell—professor, Civil War veteran, and explorer of the American West.
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The Mysterious Execution of Mussolini
As his dictatorship came crumbling down, he was captured while trying to flee the country.
Why the Air Force Bombed Montana During World War II
They were actually coming to a small town's rescue.
The Remarkable Life and Career of Ronald Speirs, Part of the "Band of Brothers"
He was on active duty for 22 years, spanning multiple wars.
