Warfare History
The Real Robinson Crusoe, and Other Fascinating Historic Survival Accounts
The survival of Alexander Selkirk for years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the eighteenth century was one…
Uncle Fester Was a WWII Aerial Commando, and Other Celebrities in Wartime
Uncle Fester from The Addams Family was “creepy”, “kooky”, and “altogether ooky” – and also a World War II veteran…
The Real Rosie the Riveter and Other Lesser Known Iconic WWII Facts and Figures
One of World War II’s most famous images, that is seen as iconic today, was hardly noticed by anybody during…
Lesser Known Civil Rights Moments That Changed Everything
The black struggle in the United States for freedom, equality, and basic human dignity, stretches back centuries and has taken…
We Are Still Learning Weird Things About Ancient Sparta
Spartan authorities practiced eugenics as a matter of state policy, in order to raise strong warriors to maintain Sparta’s military…
Historic Battles Hollywood Got Embarrassingly Wrong
Most movies are expected to take some liberties with history for dramatic effect. Nobody expects the Indiana Jones films to…
Geriatric Glory: Historic Figures Who Did Amazing Things In Their Old Age
Old age might slow us down, but it need not be a barrier to great accomplishments. Take the woman who…
Attempts to Save the World That Went Disastrously Wrong
Misguided attempts to do good that backfire instead are all too common throughout history. Take that time when Philadelphia decided…
The Most Unlikely Soldiers In The US Civil War
Civil War armies included many foreign-born volunteers. Less so in the Confederate than in the Union Army, where up to…
Weirdest and Pettiest Causes of Wars and Diplomatic Disputes
A dispute can, all too often, escalate into a diplomatic crisis or a bloody war. Even if the initial cause…