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Guns of the West: The Savage Model 1899
The first of the hammerless lever-action rifles, the Savage became a perennial favorite of hunters.
History of MiGs: The Fighter Planes That Protected — and Survived — the USSR
During the Cold War, these fighter planes were the mainstay of Soviet air defense. Here's the history — and ignominious coda of the USSR's premier fighter jets.
King Charles III: The Life of the New King
The former prince of Wales is now the first 21st-century king of the United Kingdom.
Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation
Even Winston Churchill was against televising the queen's coronation, but she insisted. Here's what audiences saw in 1953.
Wyatt Earp’s Last Showdown
The OK Corral legend was 62 when he found himself on the wrong side of the law in the California desert. As usual, Earp reached for his gun first.
Combat Condoms and Rubber Fins: The Underwater Demolition Teams of WWII
An interview with journalist Andrew Dubbins on the creation of the UDTs and the Evolution of the SEALs
‘Gettysburg 1963’ Book Review: Centennial Celebration in a Divided Nation
Jill Ogline Titus examines the America of 1963 and its attempts to contextualize the Civil War.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died — What Happens Now?
When's the funeral? Is Prince Charles king already? Your (and our) urgent questions answered!