Napoleon wasn’t just some power crazy dictator who wanted to rule all of Europe, although…
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In 1892, when Christopher Columbus was still considered a hero, the United States wanted to…
When we think of the ancient Egyptians we think of pyramids, sphinxes and King Tut.…
A city becomes “lost” when it is abandoned by its inhabitants and left to decay.…
Aviation is a relative newcomer to the field of battle. Though balloons would begin seeing…
Given the recent unrest in Ferguson and New York, TopTenz felt it fitting to publish…
War profiteers are such a loathsome notion. The idea that while people are struggling for…
By the time Japan surrendered on September 2, 1945, World War II had claimed 60…
Since the world began, we have been surrounded by mysteries. Some are solved by science,…
Militaries names their operations some pretty weird names — would you have guessed that Operation…
Visit even the smallest of towns in the U.S. and you’re likely to hear some…
While the final outcome of most wars is generally decided on land, occasionally a sea…
It’s been over 25 years since the Chernobyl disaster, but the effects of it will…
Fighter pilots are perhaps the deadliest yet most detached warriors to ever engage in battle.…
Most American students learn that World War I featured Brits and Germans shooting at each…
There are a lot of jobs from history that would make even the most cynical…
Almost all of us would cringe at thought of sacrificing a person’s life for the…
Most people tend to be obsessed with historical firsts. Firsts are usually obvious, but we…
The study of etymology can lead to some surprising results. Between English’s mixed Latin, Germanic…
If one were able to stop Hitler and his rise to power, millions of lives could…
The brave agents of the US Secret Service protect the President with their lives, boldly…
Hercules, Beowulf, King Arthur, and Thor are all pretty badass ancient warriors, except they never…
While many representations of deities throughout history have taken the form of humans or ethereal…
Each year automobile manufacturers produce tens of millions of automobiles, most of which will be…