Warfare History
The Tragic Ordeal of the Berlin Zoo in World War II
In 1841, Prussia's King Frederick William IV gifted his private menagerie to his subujects, and founded the Berlin Zoo. The…
Major History Mistakes Made in the Movie Mary, Queen of Scots
Released in late-2018, Mary, Queen of Scots, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Saoirse Ronan as the eponymous Mary Stuart,…
It’s Time to Revisit these 20 Political Scandals that Rocked the United States
Engulfing nearly every single presidency in United States history, political scandals are a ubiquitous part of life for American politicians.…
The Daily Lives of Confederate Soldiers vs. Union Soldiers During the Civil War
The men who fought the Civil War in the ranks of the Confederate and Union Armies shared many similarities, while…
20 Times Americans Rebelled Against Their Government
The open resistance of orders by an established authority, rebellions are an integral part of the American national story. Fashioned…
40 Facts about the Gladiators of Ancient Rome
The gladiators of ancient Rome have always fascinated lovers of history. And for good reason. These men (and women) at…
20 Naval Disasters from History that Make Us Scared to Sail
Although popular attention is more commonly granted to ships lost in the course of wars, including also civilian ships such…
20 Facts that Brutally Highlight the Warsaw Uprising of 1944
Western histories of the Second World War paid scant attention to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 until late in the…
This is What Life was Like for Soldiers of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Despite what is shown on recruiting commercials, life in the army – in any army – is largely made up…
20 Important Historical Figures Who Survived Assassination Attempts
A concise and seemingly simple means to remove an individual stymieing one's own objectives, the orchestrated murder of a prominent…