Warfare History
Impress a History Teacher with These 10 Causes and Events of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was the first declared war in American history. Its causes were many, including British arming of…
10 of John Wayne’s Characters: What He Got Right and What He Failed Miserably At
A commonly heard critique about John Wayne’s acting is that throughout his more than fifty year acting career he consistently…
10 of History’s Worst Decisions
History has had plenty of brilliant ideas that improved the collective lot of mankind. History has also had plenty of…
10 Little Known Facts About the 9 Months That Nazis Occupied Rome
In 1943, Germany occupied the city of Rome, Italy after they joined the Allies. While the occupation lasted only 9…
10 Operations of the Office of Strategic Services during World War Two
William J. Donovan, the head of the US government office known as the Coordinator of Information, was attending a professional…
10 Historic Events Crazier Than Movies
When watching movies, we have to willingly suspend disbelief, at least to some extent, in order to enjoy the film.…
After 60 Years of Waiting and Hoping, this World War II Widow Finally Found Closure
How long would you wait for you wait for your sweetheart to come home from war? A year? A decade?…
10 Innovations on the Battlefield Which Changed Warfare
Wars throughout history have been notable for the development of new methods of killing the enemy more efficiently. Humanity has…
The 10 Cruelest Human Experimentation Cases in History
“First, do no harm,” is the oath taken by physicians the world over. And this has been the case for…
10 of History’s Most Scandalous Popes
Papal controversies these days are just not what they used to be. Take the current Pope Francis, a widely popular…