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Separate Truth From Fiction with These 7 Accounts of Historical Hoaxes
The passing of stories from person to person generally ends with misconstrued information. For this reason, it’s quite easy for…
Hobart’s Top 9 Special Tanks of World War II
D-Day operations and the latter stages of the Second World War saw some of the most unusually designed armored vehicles.…
This Day In History, Hitler Invaded The Soviet Union (1941)
On this day in history in 1941, Hitler ordered the invasion of the Soviet Union. This was despite the fact…
This Day in History, The Gangster ‘Whitey’ Bulger Was Arrested in California (2011)
On this day in 2011, one of America’s most wanted criminals was arrested. He had escaped the law for some…
Today In History, The Americans Captured The Island of Okinawa (1945)
Today in history, the American army overcomes the last pockets of resistance from the Japanese on Okinawa Island. This battle…
This Day In History; The Allies Surrender to Rommel at Tobruk (1941)
Today in History, the Allies surrendered at Toburk. In 1940, the Italians had attacked British forces in Egypt. This was…
This day In History, Spain Declares War On Britain (1778)
On this day in 1779, Spain declared war on Britain, creating an alliance with the colonial Americans. The Americans had…
The Fight for Democracy: 10 Significant Events of the French Revolution
Like many other rebellions, the French Revolution was the result of angry citizens who were fed up with those in…
7 Clever Inventions That Defined D-Day
Innovations and technological development profoundly characterized the Second World War. Each country did what they could to create the most…
This Day In History; An Earthquake Killed Thousands In Iran (1990)
Today in History a terrible earthquake struck Iran. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the north of Iran. The…
Fighting for Change: 7 Fascinating Facts About Nat Turner’s Historical Slave Revolt
Following years of torment and abuse at the hands of slave owners, slave-turned-educated preacher Nat Turner led a revolt on…
Career of Controversy: 7 Facts About Military Reformer Viscount Wolseley
Many men made a name for themselves throughout history, taking risks and demonstrating abilities above and beyond others in their…
8 Of The Greatest Battles Of Asia-Pacific War
Commonly referred to as the Pacific War, the Asia-Pacific War was a series of World War II battles that saw…
7 Pioneering Early Submarines
When the British mathematician and naval manuals writer William Bourne first wrote about the enclosed boat which could be submerged…