Swiss Pikemen: The Most Fearsome Medieval Mercenaries
One of the most formidable military infantries from the Middle Ages was the Swiss pikemen. Despite being a small contingent with little in the way…
Statue Of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Removed From Charlottesville Park
The debate surrounding Civil War-era monuments in the United States has been gathering steam over the years. With movements like Black Lives Matter raising issues…
Battle of Nassau: The Continental Marines’ First Amphibious Landing
The Battle of Nassau was a naval operation and amphibious assault by the newly formed Continental Navy and Marines. It was the latter’s first amphibious…
The Curious Case of the US Camel Corps
On May 10, 1855, Secretary of War Jefferson Davis wrote one of the most bizarre orders in US Army history. Addressed to Brevet Maj. Henry…
Charlottesville City Council Votes To Remove Robert E. Lee Statue
Action is being taken in Charlottesville, Virginia, to remove statues of former Confederate American Civil War generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson from the…
Weird Ways To End A Siege — Some Strange Strategies
The constant battle between defenses and breaking those defenses has raged throughout the history of humanity. Today, the war is mostly over, with offensive weapons…
Igor I of Kiev: History’s Mysterious Viking Prince
Igor I of Kiev ruled from 913, until his death in 945. While his reign was relatively long, numerous aspects of his story remain a…
Pauline Cushman: The Union Civil War Spy Who Was Also a Stage Actress
Pauline Cushman may have been considered a mediocre actress, but she’s seen as one of the most successful Union spies of the American Civil War.…
A Traitor Foiled a Raid By the ‘Father of the American Navy’ Against Britain During the Revolutionary War
When discussing the American Revolution, it’s easy to assume that all of the fighting took place on North American soil. This is true to an…
The Morbid Origin of the Word “Deadline”
A deadline is something ingrained in modern culture, establishing a time which something has to be completed by, whether that’s a payment, college work, or…
1410 Battle of Grunwald Sword Unearthed In Poland
A sword, metal pieces of a scabbard, a knight’s belt, and two knives, estimated to be from the battle of the time of the Battle…
Remains Of Napoleonic Soldiers Buried In Vyazma After 209 Years
On February 13th, a solemn ceremony was held in Vyazma, a small town in Smolensk, to bury the remains of Napoleonic soldiers killed during Napoleon’s…