History of Malbork Castle: From the Teutonic Knights to the Second World War
Malbork Castle has a long and rich history that makes it deserving of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 13th-century castle is…
Ned Kelly: The Australian Outlaw Who Wore a Suit of Armor During His Last Shootout With Police
Edward “Ned” Kelly was an infamous Australian bushranger, outlaw, gang leader and convicted police murderer. He’s best known for wearing a bulletproof suit of armor…
Pancho Villa: The Mexican Revolutionary Who Evaded US Capture For Nearly 11 Months
Pancho Villa was easily one of the most beloved leaders of the Mexican Revolution. Born into a humble sharecropping family, he rose from poverty to…
Charles Brown Never Received His MoH Because He Deserted Before It Was Presented
During the 19th century, Korea was extremely isolationist. Before agreeing to the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1876, it didn’t have an interest in developing trade agreements…
Lost Cosmonauts: The Supposed Victims of the Soviet Union’s Space Endeavors
During the 1960s, rumors circulated that the Soviet Union had been sending people to space long before they announced their first successful launch. Experiments frequently…
Five Men Who Died At the Alamo
Not only was the Battle of the Alamo one of the most famous engagements during the Texas Revolution, it’s regarded as one of the most…
Ivar the Boneless: How a Disabled Viking Warrior Conquered England
The story of Ivar the Boneless has been told for centuries, striking fear into the hearts of Viking children as elders regaled in his most…
Is General Winter Russia’s Greatest Wartime Ally?
He’s been Russia’s ally for centuries, aiding in the defeat of some of the greatest armies in history. From Napoleon to the German Wehrmacht, “General…
Five of the Boldest Military Plans From History
Depending on the strategies being implemented, military battles can go either very right or totally wrong. Some have gone down as the most remarkable in…
Six Authoritarian Countries Where Democracy Is Virtually Extinct
In 2006, The Economist published the first-ever Democracy Index, a system that measures the state of democracy in nations around the world. Ranking countries on…
Battle of Saragarhi: 21 Sikhs vs. 10,000 Afghan Rebels
Between two British forts on the Samana Range stood a signaling outpost. It was operated by a small crew and became the target of a…
Dogs, Emus and Cows – Oh My! Ridiculous Wars Fought Throughout History
War has long been a costly approach to conflict, yet it remains a part of international politics and society. From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand…