General Sir Henry Clinton was a British General during the American Revolutionary War. After arriving in … The Life of Revolutionary British General Sir Henry ClintonRead more
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Florence Nightingale: “The Lady with the Lamp”
Florence Nightingale was an English nurse known for her work during the Crimean war. Every night, … Florence Nightingale: “The Lady with the Lamp”Read more
Robert E. Lee: Famous Confederate Army General
Robert E. Lee was the general of the Confederate Army during the infamous American Civil War. … Robert E. Lee: Famous Confederate Army GeneralRead more
The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison Ship
During the American Revolutionary War, the HMS Jersey, or “Hell” as many called it, was used … The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison ShipRead more
Henry Knox: First American Secretary of War
General Henry Knox was a close friend of George Washington’s, and the first Secretary of War. … Henry Knox: First American Secretary of WarRead more
The Successful Revolutionary Culper Spy Ring
Culper Ring was a spy ring that General George Washington had ordered Major Benjamin Tallmadge to … The Successful Revolutionary Culper Spy RingRead more
Battles That Made History: The 300 at Thermopylae
In 480 BC, during what is called the Second Greco-Persian War, King Xerxes of Persia sent … Battles That Made History: The 300 at ThermopylaeRead more
History’s Badasses: Agustina of Aragon
Last week on History’s Badasses, we talked about Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most successful female sniper … History’s Badasses: Agustina of AragonRead more
The Holocaust Prisoners That Dug a Tunnel With Spoons
“This discovery is a heartwarming witness to the victory of hope over desperation.” – Jon Seligman, … The Holocaust Prisoners That Dug a Tunnel With SpoonsRead more
Benedict Arnold: Infamous Revolutionary War Traitor
Benedict Arnold fought in the American Revolutionary War for the Americans, until joining the British. He … Benedict Arnold: Infamous Revolutionary War TraitorRead more