HISTORY

The fighting that occurred around Burnside Bridge at the Battle of Antietam remains one of the most controversial subjects of...

On September 17, 2022, Historic Congressional Cemetery dedicated The Mathew Brady Memorial, near the famed photographer’s final resting place in...

When Russia launched its “special military operation” into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, its offensive was spearheaded by tanks, primarily...

Acclaimed historian Antony Beevor is out with a new book. “Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921” is a comprehensive look...

In his new book, “Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey” (Smithsonian Books, 2022), Fred Haise, known to the...

Blonds have more fun. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know. But according to this U.S. Navy training film, they also prefer...

“How to succeed with brunettes or blondes … they are all important missions wouldn’t you agree?” states the unctuous 1940s-sounding...

September 24, 1969, marked the beginning of one of the most infamous trials in U.S. history for eight (later seven)...

Quick question: What are the two most populous continents on Earth? The first answer’s easy: Asia, with over 4.7 billion...

In keeping with the medieval tradition of warrior kings leading their armies into battle, King Edward I of England spent most...