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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…
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.
2026-05-06
Did you know that many of the items we use were invented during times of war? Check out these six…
Artist impression: submarine surfacing near mainland
2026-04-20
Discover 6 little-known World War II incidents that happened on American soil, from submarine attacks to deadly sabotage plots.
Famous Retreats Through History Unsplash
2026-04-17
These famous retreats have gone down in history as being the most brilliant decisions and strategies.
Artist impression of a carrier pigeon in World War 1.
2026-04-16
From Cher Ami to G.I. Joe, these brave animals carried messages, found danger, and helped save lives in real U.S.…
world war ii planes / best nonfiction world war ii books
2026-04-04
Ranging from one battle to a female sniper to an uprising, dive into the world's history with these six best…
Real-Life Spies Unsplash
2026-03-25
Take a step through history to learn about these real-life spies and how they made such a lasting impact.
Military Blunders Unsplash
2025-08-28
Even in the military, mistakes are made. These are the biggest military blunders that have ultimately led to victories.
Women Who Led Armies Joan of Arc Enters Orléans by Jean-Jacques Scherrer
2025-07-31
While Joan of Arc is known for pushing against gender norms, there are women who led armies before her that…
Cold War inventions
2025-07-31
From spy cats to missile-proof planes, these bizarre Cold War inventions prove that truth is often stranger than fiction.
items carried into battle
2025-07-29
From bagpipes to sacred rocks, these items carried into battle show how war is as psychological and symbolic as it…
Interesting Facts About D-Day Wiki Commons
2025-07-21
Dive back into history by learning these interesting facts about D-Day, from famous heroes to unknown messages.
soldiers who inspired Hollywood war movies
2025-06-25
These soldiers who inspired Hollywood war movies weren’t just characters, they were real people with stories that had to be…
Reasons Why Countries Go to War Unsplash
2025-06-12
What are the most common reasons why countries go to war? Here are five of the top reasons why.
soldiers deploying / brutal facts about world war ii
2025-05-23
While many facts are known about the war, other facts about World War II are quite brutal, showing the darker…
What Is the Longest War in History Unsplash
2025-05-15
Wars are always around, but what are some of the longest wars in history? The ones that lasted hundreds of…
leaders of world war ii
2025-04-11
World War II may have spanned six years, but the impact lasted for decades. Learn more about these six key…
deadliest wars in history
2025-04-07
There have been countless conflicts in human history. Each of them, regardless of purpose are tragedies. These are the five…