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These Female Spies of the American Civil War Have Some Incredible Stories To Share

Female Spies of the Civil War

During the Civil War, most American males were involved in the battle in some way. But there were also several women who were very important…

These 5 Tank Battles Were Massive And The Outcome Was Unpredictable

Todd Neikirk

There were several wide-scale wars that occurred during the 20th century. Of course, two of them were massive World Wars. And these World Wars featured…

These US Marine Corps ‘Facts’ Are Actually Myths – But They Make for Great Stories!

US Marines saluting in uniform

The US Marine Corps is well-over two centuries old, and the legendary leathernecks who’ve made up its ranks have a long and distinguished tradition. However,…

Captain America Was Created in Part to Encourage U.S. Involvement in WW2

Captain America

In the late 1930s, comic books had become incredibly popular. In April of 1938, D.C. Comics released Action Comics 1, the first appearance of Superman,…

8 Fierce Historical Military Figures Most People Haven’t Heard About

Portrait of Francis Pegahmagabow + Stanislav Petrov sitting in his apartment + Lyudmila Pavlichenko holding a sniper rifle

History is filled with so many fierce fighters that it’s not surprising some have been largely forgotten following their service. Here are eight of the…

Lucy Higgs Nichols Escaped Slavery During the Civil War By Working as a Nurse

Todd Neikirk
Lucy Higgs Nichols, a legendary nurse and former slave from the Civil War

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on September 1862, one year into the Civil War. However, whether the Executive Order would be enforced was highly in…

The Often-Misinterpreted Truth About the Military Origins of the Hells Angels Name

Five Curtiss P-40 Warhawks in flight + Member of the Hells Angels wearing a leather vest

The Hells Angels are among the most well-known motorcycle clubs in the world. While the gang is listed as a criminal syndicate in the United…

A B-52 Stratofortress Once Crashed in North Carolina, Dropping Two Nuclear Bombs

Clare Fitzgerald
Firefighters standing around the smouldering wreckage of the B-52 Stratofortress

The Cold War was a time of uncertainty across the world, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the population feared a nuclear…

Gail Halvorsen Dropped Candy Over Berlin During the Soviet Blockade In 1948-49

Clare Fitzgerald
Gail Halvorsen standing among a crowd of children

The Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948-49 was a tough time for those living in the German capital. The United States was among the Allied…

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 7 Most Produced Modern Firearms in the World

A Royal Marine tests a Glock 17 Pistol

In the 9th Century, gunpowder was first invented in China. Since then, firearms have been a part of warfare. And the technology of these weapons…

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…