Warfare History
20 Facts About the Nazi Occupation of the UK’s Channel Islands
In May of 1940, Nazi Germany invaded the British Channel Islands and claimed it as a new territory for the…
The Eccentric Elisabeth of Bavaria Married Into the Infamous Hapsburg Family and Found Nothing But Tragedy
Empress Elisabeth of Austria was one of the most beautiful women in history and a powerful monarch. Her stunning beauty…
19 Events of the All but Forgotten American Intervention in the Russian Civil War
When the Russian Empire dissolved following the Bolshevik revolution and ensuing civil war, a separate peace was entered into with…
20 Of The Slowest Historical Torture Methods We Can’t Believe Living Souls Had to Endure
Torture is unpleasant, as indeed is the intended purpose of the practice. The act of inflicting physical or psychological pain…
The Key to the Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar Could be Hidden in Canada
The Knights Templar is an almost legendary group of warrior monks whose story has colored many cultural tales. They are…
The Origins and Birth of the United States Marine Corps
The US Marines' Historical Predecessors Ship borne infantry that specializes in supporting naval operations, otherwise known as naval infantry or…
40 Odd Facts About the Inbred King Charles II of Spain
Born in 1661, King Charles II of Spain was the last Habsburg ruler of the country. Born into a family…
The Truth About Friedrich Nietzsche And His ‘Letters of Insanity’
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher whose work was considered by many to be radical and nihilistic. He was born…
This All Black Female Battalion Played A Significant Role In Europe During World War II
During the Civil War, women disguised themselves as men to fight in battle. For the majority of women, the disguises…
40 Awe-Inspiring Facts About Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire
"Life's greatest joy is to scatter your enemies and drive them before you. To see their cities reduced to ashes.…