# American History
12 of History’s Most Influential Poets, From Ancient Times Until the 20th Century
Throughout most of human history, before literacy became widespread, poetry was the most common means of cultural dissemination. Rhyming verse…
12 World War II Myths That Still Persist Today
The 20th century's seminal event, World War II has sprouted its fair share of myths and glaring untruths. Be they…
The Strength of the Streets: The 12 Most Important Protests in Human History
As long as there have been governments, there have been protests against them. From the earliest days of human history,…
12 Notorious Wild West Outlaws
The United States relentlessly pushed its frontier westward during the 19th century in pursuit of Manifest Destiny, steadily populating vast…
12 of the Greatest Military Bluffs in History
Brawn is useful, but is not always sufficient on its own: sometimes a healthy dose of bull, or bluffing, is…
Mother Nature’s Fury: 10 Devastating Historical Hurricanes, 1502-1780
Hurricane: a term likely derived from Spanish’s “huracan.” The Spanish word, in turn, shares roots with Caribbean tribal words for…
12 Momentous Cancelled Military Operations
History is determined not only by great deeds done but also by deeds not done and courses not taken. Nowhere…
12 Bomber Aircraft That Carried The Most Devastating Bombing Campaigns of WWII
Enemy bombers and ground attack aircraft overhead were among the most unwelcome sights for soldiers and civilians alike during WWII.…
Historical Debacles: 12 Humiliating Military Defeats from Ancient Times to the Modern Era
de·ba·cle /dāˈbäk(ə)l,dəˈbäk(ə)l/ noun a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco. In most battles and wars, there are winners and losers.…
Last Words: 10 Memorable Dying Statements From Famous Figures
From Julius Caesar's "et tu, Brute?" to Humphrey Bogart's "I should never have switched from scotch to martinis", last words…