# American History
Sherman’s Other March Was A Lesser Known, Vengeful Attack on South Carolina
Civil War general, William Tecumseh Sherman, is best known in popular culture for his march through Georgia in late 1864,…
We Doubt Many People Could Name All 40 of these Influential Leaders in American History
In any list of influential leaders there will be controversy over who is included and who is not. How persons…
19 Events of the All but Forgotten American Intervention in the Russian Civil War
When the Russian Empire dissolved following the Bolshevik revolution and ensuing civil war, a separate peace was entered into with…
The Origins and Birth of the United States Marine Corps
The US Marines' Historical Predecessors Ship borne infantry that specializes in supporting naval operations, otherwise known as naval infantry or…
18 Lesser Known Historic Sites in the United States that We’ve All Been Missing Out On
There are well over 400 national parks, monuments, and historical sites administered by the National Park Service across the United…
These Facts are Forgotten or Misrepresented in History Classes
History is a subject often distorted by the repetition of so-called facts which are misrepresentations of events and personalities. Some…
These Little Known Facts about 40 of America’s Presidents Snatched Our Powdered Wigs
America’s presidents have come from many professions and walks of life. While many were trained as lawyers, other professions have…
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…
20 Historical Figures Who Changed The World, and Also Committed Monstrous Deeds
People are usually complex, and throughout history, other than at the extremes of the moral spectrum, few significant figures have…
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…