Cold War
20 Islands That Hide Strange Secrets In Their Histories
Islands, by their very nature, stand apart from the world around them. Isolated sections of land, nature and life are…
Americans Should Know these 20 Facts About the History of the Draft
Military conscription in the United States preceded the creation of the nation of that name, practiced by colonial militias, and…
20 Important Historical Firsts Achieved by the Soviet Space Program
Space, the final frontier, played a central role in the post-World War Two era which came to be defined by…
The Secret Talents of 17 Historical Greats
Thanks to the work of historians, both amateur and professional, we now know almost every single detail of the lives…
20 Fascinating Cold War Events and Vignettes
Mankind is lucky to have survived the Cold War, during which the Soviet and American blocs armed themselves with tens…
The “Great Spy” Who Got His Revenge on the Soviet Union
Soviet and Russian leadership, pathologically suspicious of foreigners' intentions at the best of times, became outright paranoid after the devastating…
Countdown: Worst Years to Be Alive in History
Human history has had plenty of ups and downs. For every great triumph, there has been a great disaster. What’s…
The Highly Successful M16 Rifle Suffered from a Terrible Reputation When It Was First Introduced in Vietnam
During World War II, American soldiers had the world’s best rifle, the M1 Garand - a highly reliable .30 caliber…
You Be the Judge of these 16 Fascinating Historical Females Labeled as “Traitors”
History is full of traitors; people deemed disloyal to their country, cause or those closest to them. However, while many…
17 Notable Figures Who Really Wielded the Power in the Shadow of those They Were Sworn to Serve
History has been made by kings, queens, presidents and dictators. It’s those people in positions of power – earned or…