These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.

These technological advancements influenced the outcome of the war. 

We're taking a look at this series of influential English civil wars.

He led the bloodiest civil war in world history.

The CSS Shenandoah wasn't ready to surrender.

They're impossible to forget.

This Jewish refugee took a different approach to armoring planes.

The 1680 rebellion drove the Spaniards out of the province for 12 years.

Sudden and illegal seizures of power have the capacity to change world history.

As it turns out, it's a bit of both.

Like many armies, they played tricks on their enemies.

This wind instrument was designed to intimidate opponents.

This major uprising against British rule was ultimately suppressed.

Historian Paul Kennedy chronicles the emergence of a new world order.

The humble bicycle had a suprisingly important role in both world wars.

Now a major motion picture starring Colin Firth, Operation Mincemeat involved a corpse, a fake fiancée, and the successful invasion of Sicily.

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

The Japanese won the battle, but their advances into the Pacific were halted.

These deeply held beliefs changed history.

From the 19th century to the Cold War.