These US Marine Corps ‘Facts’ Are Actually Myths – But They Make for Great Stories!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
The 5 Deadliest Aircraft Carrier Fighters of All Time
The Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12 was the first to feature aerial bombardments. World War I, which began a few years later, also featured a fair…
Jim Morrison’s Father Played a Role In the Gulf of Tonkin Incident
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…
John F. Kennedy’s First Casket Was Buried At Sea
The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is one of the most discussed events in the history of American…
The 7 Most Produced Modern Firearms in the World
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
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…