Warfare History
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 American invasion of Canada in 1775
When the American Revolution began, some military planners turned their eyes northward toward the province of Quebec. The rationale was…
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…
How the Sinking of RMS Lusitania Changed World War I
Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Lusitania was on its 202nd Atlantic crossing when it was sunk by a German U-Boat in…
German Sabotage and Espionage in the United States During WWII
Eight saboteurs, dressed in German uniforms landed in two teams of four on the east coast of the United States.…
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…
35 Captivating Facts About Anne Frank And Her Family
Dead at the age of 15, Anne Frank lived through more terrifying events than most people do who live to…
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,…