# military
Rubbing It In: History’s Greatest Flexes and Ownages
“Ownage” is a modern slang term for the act of overwhelmingly defeating or dominating somebody, often leavened with connotations of superiority, arrogance, and plain rubbing it in. The term is modern, but…
The Rise of Temujin From a Nobody to History’s Greatest Conqueror
Raids by nomadic denizens of the Eurasian Steppe have irritated their settled neighbors throughout much of history. Every now and…
America’s Youngest Warriors – Children Who Fought for the US
Boys have dreamt about adventure and excitement since forever, and in many boyhood fancies, nothing is more adventurous and exciting…
America’s Black Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen
In early 1941, the US War Department reluctantly began to accept African Americans candidates for pilot training in the US…
Unsung Hero: Surprising Facts About a Medal of Honor Recipient Who Fought Franco, Hirohito, and Hitler
During World War II Edward Allen Carter Jr, an African American who rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class…
A Small Strike With Huge Consequences: The Doolittle Raid That Changed WWII in the Pacific
The Japanese strike against Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, suddenly thrust the United States into World War II. It…
30 Secret Societies That Shaped History
Secret societies have influenced politics, religion, and even revolutions throughout history. Some sought knowledge, others pursued power, and many operated…
The Hitler Youth, and the Children Who Defied Hitler
The Hitler Youth was created to mold German boys into ideal Aryan men, educated, trained, and imbued with Nazi principles.…
The Real Story Behind Pablo Picasso’s Most Famous Masterpiece
The town of Guernica is one of the most ancient Basque towns, and their most important cultural center. Today it…
Christopher Columbus’ Lunar Eclipse, and Other Brazen Bluffs From History
The trope of outsiders from advanced societies using greater access to knowledge to overawe locals has a long pedigree. Take…