Fidel Castro kept the frozen body of an American pilot as a propaganda tool after the tense fallout of the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion
In 1961, as the Bay of Pigs Invasion unraveled, a small group of pilots from the Alabama Air National Guard were secretly drawn into the…
Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich renounced her German citizenship and dedicated herself to the Allied cause during World War II
Born in Germany, Marlene Dietrich rose to become one of the most mesmerizing figures of Hollywood’s Golden Age. With her cool elegance, commanding screen presence,…
On the night of his assassination, President Lincoln was carrying a collection of personal items that historians believe reveal his character
On the evening of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth, a prominent stage actor and Confederate…
When a Soviet pilot defected with a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 aircraft, George H.W. Bush called it an ‘intelligence bonanza’
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25, known to NATO as the “Foxbat,” emerged during the Cold War as one of the most intimidating aircraft ever produced. Built by…
Four myths about the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor that many still believe to this day
Pearl Harbor remains a pivotal episode in American history, but its legacy is frequently obscured by lingering myths, partial truths, and exaggerated accounts. In the…
After serving in the Pacific during Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the USS West Virginia was sold for scrap but several parts were preserved in museums
During World War II, the USS West Virginia (BB-48) stood as one of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s most powerful capital ships. After being sunk and…
10 Actors who we didn’t realize had roles in ‘Band of Brothers’
Band of Brothers pushed the boundaries of what television drama could accomplish, bringing together an extraordinary ensemble to tell one of the most powerful war…
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto spent extended time in the United States before planning the attack on Pearl Harbor
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, often hailed as Japan’s most brilliant naval mind, held views that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. His extended time…
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress ‘Kee Bird’ was literally frozen in time on Greenland’s ice for 47 years before a disastrous recovery attempt took place
On February 20, 1947, Lieutenant Vern H. Arnett led an 11-man U.S. Air Force crew on what was planned as a routine secret mission. This…
Military prisons versus federal prisons: What are the key differences?
In 2019, U.S. correctional institutions—including federal, state, and military facilities—held an estimated 1,380,427 inmates. Over the last century, approaches to incarceration have shifted significantly. Modern…
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has some of the most advanced stealth capabilities in the world, but one was caught mid-air in a Google Maps satellite image
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is celebrated for its advanced stealth capabilities, boasting a unique flying-wing configuration and radar-absorbing coatings that render it nearly invisible…
Over four tours in Iraq, Chris Kyle became one of the most accomplished military snipers in U.S. history and he turned his experiences into the autobiography ‘American Sniper’
Chris Kyle rose to prominence as one of the most lethal and accomplished snipers in U.S. military history. Over four tours in Iraq, his pinpoint…