Warfare History
The Mongols Dined Atop their Live Enemies and Other Fascinating Historic Facts
Did you know that the Mongols once celebrated a victory by feasting atop the living bodies of their slowly suffocating…
How the Battle of Midway changed the Pacific War
The Battle of Midway, June 4-7, 1942, ranks as one of the most decisive in the history of warfare. It…
When Mother Nature Decided to Get Involved in War
Nature is not affected by the laws of war, indifferent to the military efforts of mortal man. The laws of…
America Accidentally Attacked the Soviet Union and Other Lesser Known History Moments
During the Cold War, the two global superpowers often fought each other via proxies. The Soviets bled us with the…
The Messy Business of the Falklands War of 1982
Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and their dependencies has been a subject of dispute between Great Britain and Argentina for…
A West Virginia Town Applied For Soviet Foreign Aid, and Other Lesser Known American History Facts
Did you know that an American vice president notorious for lacking self-confidence had the daylights scared out of him by…
40 Historical Facts Accepted as Real For Many Years
There is no shortage of historic “facts” circulating around, that are nothing but myths and whoppers. Did you know, for…
The Controversial Military Career of Douglas MacArthur
Few soldiers in American history are as controversial as Douglas MacArthur. Throughout his military career, he exhibited a tendency to…
These Well-Known People Were also Spies or Intelligence Agents
The best spies remain unknown. Numerous agents worked as spies for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, though the…
These Precious Historical Artifacts Were Discovered in Pawn Shops
“Pawn Stars” is one of the most popular television shows to date. You might have a favorite episode, cast member,…