# American History
America Accidentally Attacked the Soviet Union and Other Lesser Known History Moments
During the Cold War, the two global superpowers often fought each other via proxies. The Soviets bled us with the…
A West Virginia Town Applied For Soviet Foreign Aid, and Other Lesser Known American History Facts
Did you know that an American vice president notorious for lacking self-confidence had the daylights scared out of him by…
The Life and Times of James Bowie
He was one of the almost sacred trinity of the Alamo, though a legendary figure on the American frontier before…
40 Historical Facts Accepted as Real For Many Years
There is no shortage of historic “facts” circulating around, that are nothing but myths and whoppers. Did you know, for…
The Controversial Military Career of Douglas MacArthur
Few soldiers in American history are as controversial as Douglas MacArthur. Throughout his military career, he exhibited a tendency to…
Bonkers Crimes and Criminals In History
Most crimes are run-of-the-mill and prosaic affairs – except for the direct participants, whether victims or perpetrators. To outside observers,…
Creative Pranks and Hoaxes in History
Just like today, there was no shortage in the past of pranksters and hoaxers who gulled others with acts of…
The Bombing Campaign against Hitler’s Third Reich
Military strategists developed the concept of strategic aerial bombing during the interwar period in the 1920s and 1930s. Its proponents…
Fake Vampires, Wailing Ghosts, and Other Fascinating Psy-Ops and Military Deceptions
Brute force is a welcome asset in warfare, and all else being equal, victory usually goes to the stronger battalions.…
The Epic Story of PT 109 and its Crew in World War II
PT boats (Patrol Torpedo boats) were deployed in all theaters of the Second World War. They were fast, maneuverable, and…