Warfare History
Historic Betrayals that Shocked the World
Betrayal is one thing that history, alas, has no shortage of. Take the Black Dinner and the Glencoe Massacre, infamous…
Historic Military Blunders that Will Make You Feel Better About Your Own Mistakes
A blunder – especially a military blunder that gets people killed – is terrible for the reputation of the doofus…
These Elderly People Peaked During their Twilight Years and Changed History
Old age for most people is a time of retirement, repose, and reflection as they wait for the Grim Reaper.…
These Common History Myths Are Still Being Taught Today
“Myth or reality?” is an apt question for many historic facts or “facts”. For example, is the story that Betsy…
Grab the Tissue Box, Because these Historical Letters are Heartbreaking
Long before texting existed, people wrote letters to one another to express their deepest thoughts and emotions with the people…
Hardcore Viking Facts that Inspire Fear and Respect
Viking scholarship and history underwent serious changes recently. A more nuanced view sees Vikings as more than vicious raiders and…
Obi Wan Kenobi Took On the Third Reich and Other Lesser Known World War II Facts
WWII was a gargantuan affair that saw more than just copious combat, massive mayhem, and mind-boggling amounts of deaths and…
These World War II Heroines Should be Household Names
Women played key – and often overlooked – roles in World War II’s resistance. Take Virginia Hall, a one-legged American…
The Craziest Schemes that the Government Ever Tried to Push on the Masses
A plan to turn America into a nation of hippo meat eaters was seriously considered a century ago. It came…
The Most Heroic Airmen of World War II
As a general proposition, you would expect a fighter ace – a pilot who downed at least five airplanes –…