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Did Jesse James Hide Treasure in Gads Hill?
Did a Missouri woodcutter really find hidden treasure from the James Gang's robbery of a train in Gads Hill?
Is the TAC-50 the Most Accurate Sniper Rifle in the World?
The McMillan TAC-50, it has proven more than adequate in real-life (or death) situations.
Distorted Truth: The Legacy of George Gordon Meade
Why is George Meade, the Army of the Potomac’s most accomplished commander, so often overlooked in histories of the war?
Small But Mighty: Canada’s Military Has Produced Record-Breaking Snipers
Three of the top five longest confirmed kills in history are from Canadians.
A Cautionary Tale for the Fourth: The Unfortunate Fur Trader Who Mixed Candlelight and Black Powder
In 1832 Thomas Sarpy, a fur trader married to an Oglala Lakota, met his untimely and violent end in the Dakotas
Book Review: “Only the Clothes on Her Back”
Laura F. Edwards explores when women and slaves could own clothing and textiles — but not their own bodies.
Founding Forger: How Benjamin Franklin Mastered the Art of Fake News
"Fake news" wasn't invented in the 21st century. In the 18th century, Ben Franklin was the ultimate fake news purveyor — from his home in Paris.
This Was History’s First Bomber. This Guy Made A Replica.
Mike Fithian's grandfather flew this airplane type before World War I.