Warfare History
Prisoners of the Palace: 10 Famous Prisoners of the Tower of London
For centuries, the Tower of London held some of the highest profile prisoners in British history. From deposed royals to…
During World War II, the Russians Tried to Disguise Bombs as Food
For most of the world, 1939 was the beginning of World War II. On September 1, 1939, Hitler's Germany invaded…
A Brutal and Bloody Affair: 6 Key Battles that Decided the First Punic War
The First Punic War (264 – 241 BC) was the first in a trilogy of wars between Rome and Carthage.…
Today in History: Napoleon Bonaparte Dies in Exile (1821)
Napoleon Bonaparte is known for his successes and his ultimate failure. He is known as one of the most devious…
This British Soldier’s Daring Submarine Escape During World War II Was Truly Incredible
World War II was not kind to any Navy. The waters of the Mediterranean Sea were particularly treacherous for naval…
Revolutionary Bloodshed: 4 Violent Uprisings That Changed The World As We Know It
Revolutions are violent. Success can only occur if common people are willing to take up arms and fight for a…
The Armenian Genocide: The 8 Steps That Led to the Annihilation of a People
Between 1915-1923, the first and largely unknown genocide of the 20th century occurred in the Middle East. By 1923, the Armenian…
Today in History: The International Congress of Women Gathers in the Netherlands (1915)
By May 1, 1915, the world was deep into the worst war in history (up until that point). World War…
American Hysteria: 5 Witch Hunts That Rocked the U.S. in the 20th Century
Arrest, capture, imprisonment. Hysteria of fear drives witch hunts. The sensation surrounding the short-lived Salem Witch Trials from 1692 to…
9 Bloodiest Battles of the Civil War by The Numbers
The American Civil War was and remains the bloodiest war in American history. With over 600,000 casualties, none of the…