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European Monarchs Crushed Rebellions in the Mid-1800s — And America Benefited
In 1848, as Germany cracked down on revolts, America received its best and brightest.
James Holland Reflects On the Power of Letters From the Frontlines
The British historian has interviewed hundreds of veterans throughout the years, but finds that nothing beats contemporary accounts.
Evolution of a Battlefield: Early Photographs of Gettysburg Showcase Its Changing Landscapes
Photos of Gettysburg's commemorative era.
This Abilene Marshal Was Almost Beheaded On His Way Out of Office
‘Bear River Tom’ Smith stood up to Wyoming Territory vigilantes before earning his spurs as a Kansas cow town marshal.
This American Banker Adopted His Adult Coworkers to Rescue Them From Saigon
Ralph White had a harrowing adventure to save his Vietnamese colleagues.
The 20th Maine’s Little Round Top Hero Had a Hardscrabble Life
How Joshua Chamberlain saved Andrew Tozier's life — after the war.
Andy Rooney’s Decades-Long Feud With George S. Patton
Journalist vs. general. Who came out on top?
The Infamous Claymore Mine, AKA the Clacker, Mowed Down Everyone in Its Path
How the Claymore mine became one of the most iconic explosive devices of the post-World War II era.