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Lake Erie’s Distinctive New England Feel
Modern-Day Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Have Their Roots in 17th-Century Connecticut.
An Inside Look At 100 Years of Honoring America’s War Dead
Passing a centennial milestone, the American Battle Monuments Commission shares insights into its mission.
Judge Pauses Removal of Confederate Memorial at Arlington Cemetery
At the 11th hour on Monday, a federal judge in Alexandria, Va. issued a […]
Mystery Ship: Can You Identify This Dutch Reaper?
This fighter proved its effectiveness in a brief but violent combat career.
Visit the Salt Mines Where the Nazis Hid Their Plundered Treasure
These underground caverns were once stuffed with riches beyond the dreams of avarice.
Her Weather Report Delayed D-Day by a Day — and Ensured Its Success
Maureen Sweeney, whose weather report changed the course of history, died last week at the age of 100.
No Rules For Generals in Vietnam?
When a general used the wrong call sign in Vietnam, a series of unfortunate–and humorous–events unfolded.
The Little Town in Illinois That Helped Decide the Civil War
Though a “Detestable Morass” to some, Cairo’s location on the Mississippi proved vital for Union military interests in the West.