Madeline Hiltz

Maddy Hiltz is someone who loves all things history. She received her Bachelors of Arts in history and her Master’s of Arts degree in history both from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. Her thesis examined menstrual education in Victorian England. She is passionate about Princess Diana, the Titanic, the Romanovs, and Egypt amongst other things.

In her spare time, Maddy loves playing volleyball, running, walking, and biking, although when she wants to be lazy she loves to read a good thriller. She loves spending quality time with her friends, family, and puppy Luna!

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Articles by Madeline Hiltz:

A Bankrupt Oskar Schindler Abandoned His Wife After World War II

Portrait of Emilie Schindler with a cat + Portrait of Oskar Schindler

Steven Spielberg‘s Schindler’s List (1993) centers around Oskar Schindler, a man who saved over 1,000 Jewish individuals during the Holocaust. While the film briefly mentions…

Remember When Three Bored POWs Escaped Camp and Climbed the Second Highest Peak in Africa?

Mount Kenya with barbed wire in front.

Generally speaking, when prisoners of war concoct a plan to escape their confinement, their biggest fear is getting caught and being thrown back into camp.…

Alexander Hamilton Jr. Skillfully Avenged His Father’s Death

Artist's depiction of the Hamilton-Burr duel, picture of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

The entire world knows the name ‘Alexander Hamilton’ thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical Hamilton. Because of this musical, the whole world also knows about…

How Did Bravo Zulu Come To Mean ‘Well Done?’

The military can be a rather thankless place. So when you do get a compliment, it should be celebrated. Arguably, the most famous form of…

Canadian Army to Prepare New Ethos and Dress Code as Recruitment Continues to Fall

Canadian Armed Forces member hanging from a rope in front of the Canadian flag

Despite having a world-class military, recruitment for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has dwindled over the past few years. As such, its leadership hopes a…

Is Fort Hood The Most Dangerous Military Base In The United States?

Like everything in Texas, Fort Hood is huge. Today, Fort Hood is one of the largest military bases in the entire world. Located just outside…

Wild Weasels Undertake the US Air Force’s Most Dangerous Missions

General Dynamics F-16CJ Fighting Falcon in flight + Wild Weasel patch

There is nothing we love more than a good motto! The unofficial slogan for the US Air Force’s Wild Weasel crew is “YGBSM” – an…

The Myth That Carrots Are Good for Your Eyes Came from a WWII Propaganda Campaign

WWII-era propaganda poster promoting a diet of carrots and other vegetables + Bundle of carrots

When I was younger, my parents always told me that carrots would give me better eyesight. Much to their surprise, even though I ate the…

Jim Morrison’s Father Played a Role In the Gulf of Tonkin Incident

USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) at sea + Military portrait of George Stephen Morrison

For hardcore fans of The Doors, it’s relatively well-known that lead singer Jim Morrison‘s father was a flag officer in the US Navy.  A lesser-known…

The White House Added This Feature Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Exterior of the White House

Since the cornerstone was laid in October 1792, the White House has always been looked upon as a symbol of freedom, openness and democracy. The…

Battle of St Eloi Craters: The Relatively Unknown Battle That Devastated the Canadian Corps

Aerial view of St Eloi + Members of the Northumberland Fusiliers standing together

Military historians have often overlooked the Battle of St Eloi Craters that occurred during the First World War. Perhaps this lack of interest is due…

Humphrey Bogart Used His Real-Life Military Service to Bring Authenticity to His Movie Roles

Robert Francis and Humphrey Bogart as Ensign Willis Seward "Willie" Keith and Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg in 'The Caine Mutiny'

While Humphrey Bogart is remembered for being one of the greatest Hollywood actors of all time, we should also acknowledge his efforts in the aftermath…