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How WWII Helped Produce the Savory Bacon Pasta Known as Carbonara
The dish may sound rather luxurious, buts its origin story traces its roots to something more of a garbage meal used to feed hungry soldiers during World War II.
When Germany Attacked Norway It Aimed to Capture the Country’s Gold. The Norwegians Stayed One Step Ahead.
Norway's king and the nation's treasure were top targets for the German invaders.
Meet the Man Who Sent the World’s Largest Flying Machine to its Doom
With a possible deck: Christopher Birdwood Thomson was determined to fly the R101 airship to India, whether it was ready for the trip or not.
Tracking the History of Mile-High Railroads
Ridgway, Colorado, was the birthplace of the Rio Grande Southern, and the Ridgway Railroad Museum celebrates that fact.
George Ham Cannon: A WWII Medal of Honor Marine With the Best Name
Cannon’s accomplishments during his short time in the U.S. Marine Corps vastly exceeded his swine-artillery surname.
Joe Hooker Was an Ineffectual General, But Does He Deserve Credit for Transforming the Union Cavalry?
Hooker had his shortcomings, but what he did in revitalizing his army’s cavalry corps was monumental.
British Coronations That Didn’t Go To Plan
Sometimes British coronations went off the rails.
Teen Drives WWII Tank to Prom Escorted by Flaming Bagpipe Unipiper Dressed As Darth Vader
Listen close, fellas. If you want to woo your significant other, know that limos […]