Roman history is typically overshadowed by the lives of its famous generals and notorious emperors.…
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We all know that the Amazons are supposed to be an ancient race of warrior…
War has existed for as long as humanity itself. We’ve been fighting each other over…
Terrorism seem to be everywhere these days, but in reality, it’s not exactly a new…
Today we take a look at some notable and some slightly odd female firsts that…
For those who aren’t aware of the term, a proxy war is when two nations…
We all know the Egyptian Pyramids; structures like the Great Pyramid of Giza cannot be…
They meet behind closed doors but are not a secret society. Gatherings take place around…
The second half of the 19th century was a prosperous period for American paleontology. States…
By the late second century BC, several empires and dynasties jostled for control of the…
Innovation breeds controversy. Whenever something new is discovered or invented, there is the matter concerning…
Movies, books, paintings, and other forms can portray war with all the pomp and pageantry…
Today, most people know that radium is a radioactive substance which should be handled with…
“Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own…
Known as Micajah (Big Harpe) and Wiley (Little Harpe), the pair of thieves, rapists, kidnappers,…
The rich tradition of the sea includes the beliefs and practices of mariners who traversed…
The American Mafia: it might not be the first, it might not be the biggest,…
Those who have watched anime have seen a lot of weapons inspired by those used…
Most history classes on America cover the discovery of the continent, the founding of early…
Initially known as the Bureau of Investigation (BOI), the FBI came into being in 1908.…
In July 1969 – five decades ago, and just eight years after President Kennedy challenged…
Imagine you’ve been through Hell. You’ve put your life on the line, and you’ve potentially…
For anyone who’s ever traipsed through a renaissance festival while chomping on a turkey leg…
Their stories of courage and sacrifice fill library shelves and sometimes are even immortalized on…