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2026-05-22
Explore these five strange, often overlooked jobs during the Civil War, from Teamsters to Sutlers.
2026-05-20
Buildings with a rich history often come with unwanted guests. Here are creepy historical buildings that are said to be…
Life-size sculpture of Hugh Glass being mauled by a grizzly bear resides at the Grand River Museum in Lemmon, South Dakota
2026-05-19
Explore six wild frontier stories, from Hugh Glass and the Donner Party to Wild Bill Hickok, Sand Creek, and the…
Historical Landmarks
2026-05-18
On the road and looking for a stop? These five historical landmarks are great ways to break up the drive…
Fort Popham is a coastal defense land battery at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, Maine.
2026-05-18
Explore five forgotten American forts with histories worth remembering, from coastal ruins and design flaws to war and freedom.
civil war reenactment / civil war discipline
2026-05-16
Civil War discipline was brutal for soldiers, from branding and thumb-hanging to wooden mule punishments and harsh courts-martial.
soldiers in front of plane / unsolved mysteries from world war ii
2026-05-16
Explore six unsolved mysteries from World War II, from Anne Frank’s betrayal to missing Nazi treasure and the Battle of…
Ancient Military Tactics Still Used Today Unsplash
2026-05-15
Explore these ancient military tactics that are still used today, from psychological warfare to feigned retreats.
men shooting guns in the woods / civil war mysteries
2026-05-15
Explore six Civil War mysteries, from lost Confederate gold to Angel’s Glow, that historians still debate more than 160 years…
judge's gavel / american laws
2026-05-14
Explore six American laws and systems that began with narrow goals, then changed civil rights, food safety, taxes, IDs, and…
Artist impression of the Revolutionary War Turtle submarine in water.
2026-05-14
Explore six strange Revolutionary War facts, from a failed combat submarine to hidden soldiers, deadly disease, and a teen rider.
trench warfare / war / u.s.
2026-05-13
These wars show how the U.S. fought beside future enemies, from the Soviet Union and China to Japan and Afghanistan.
2026-05-12
Vietnam War tactics looked modern, but many were rooted in ancient warfare, from scorched earth and fire attacks to PSYOP.
Old bottles of Coca Cola syrup on display with a collection of bottles at American Daydream Antiques & Miscellanea
2026-05-11
These famous American inventions started as medicine, missile protection, wallpaper cleaner, radar research, and other strange ideas.
Sculpture depicting Nellie Bly
2026-05-07
Five American women changed history through medicine, journalism, war, science, and environmental reform in ways often left untold.