Duels have been commonplace throughout history and have taken many forms. Many centuries ago, it wasn’t uncommon to see gallant gentlemen both…
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The world’s powers have to be ready for anything. After all, war could break out at any moment, and they have to…
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At its heart, forgery is the misrepresentation of one item for something of higher value. Although many people are impressed by great…
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The saying goes that history is written by the victors, and that holds very true when it comes to World War II.…
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The Allied and Axis powers made extensive use of propaganda during World War II. The major belligerents even set up dedicated offices…
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Throughout US history, the working class has fought for better wages and working conditions. These struggles often became violent, and it is…
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For most, history class in grade school was a dry, tedious affair. Memorize names, memorize dates, repeat. But as any veteran reader…
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The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations ever established. Lasting over 1,000 years, they dominated the ancient Mediterranean. Roman laws…
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Normally, when historical figures show up in movies, they’re exaggerated. Desperate to keep fiction more fantastic than life, filmmakers have to take…
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From the moment the first 13 colonies formed the United States of America, there have been several attempts to create new states…