# military
The Nazi Scheme to Bombard New York City With Rockets and Other Unfinished Military Plans
Wars are shaped not only by what is done, but also by what is not. Many plans are contemplated that…
The Underappreciated Nikola Tesla, and Other Under-Recognized Historic Figures
Because life is often unfair, great fame and great recognition do not always go hand in hand with great accomplishments.…
The Sibling Rivalry That Wrecked an Empire, and Other Self-Destructive Royal Family Episodes
For average people and families, “self-destruct” might involve abusing booze or narcotics. Or perhaps it might entail somebody turning into…
The Witch Doctor President and Other Horrific Rulers
Hitler, Stalin, and Mao are the unholy trinity of names that first comes to the minds of most when thinking…
The Ace of Spies and Other Significant Espionage Figures
Throughout history, spies have aroused mixed emotions, from dread and loathing on one end of the spectrum to admiration and…
A Prank Led to America’s First Nominated Female to Office, and Other Lesser Known American History Facts
Did you know that the first American woman to ever become mayor was elected as a result of a sexist…
Queen Victoria’s Chimney Stalker and Other Creepy Moments From History
One of the more unfortunate aspects of history – and of life in general, for that matter – is that…
The Night Witches and Other Warrior Women of World War II
As was the case throughout most of history, fighting during the Second World War was mostly a male occupation. However,…
The Battle of Verdun During World War I
Lasting just three days less than ten months, the Battle of Verdun was a ghastly bloodletting between the German Army…
The Town That Got Away With Murder and Other Largely Forgotten Historic Events
In 1981, the people of tiny Skidmore, Missouri (pop. 441 then, about 280 now) got together to figure out what…