Born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a military … How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley ForgeRead more
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One of the Most Unpopular First Ladies: Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln was President Abraham Lincoln’s wife and First Lady of the United States … One of the Most Unpopular First Ladies: Mary Todd LincolnRead more
Meet The Man That Made A Decision That Saved Your Life And You Don’t Even Know His Name
Back in October of 1962, the world was on the brink of a thermonuclear war that … Meet The Man That Made A Decision That Saved Your Life And You Don’t Even Know His NameRead more
The Siege of Boston: The Start of the American Revolution
The Siege of Boston began the American Revolution, beginning on April 1775 and lasting until March … The Siege of Boston: The Start of the American RevolutionRead more
Cold War Photos That Will Never Let Us Forget
As the dawn of a new presidency glows in the United States, many Americans wonder about … Cold War Photos That Will Never Let Us ForgetRead more
Battles That Made History: Lexington & Concord
Last week on Battles That Made History, we talked about the famous Battle of Tours. Tours took … Battles That Made History: Lexington & ConcordRead more
Pendant Discovered At Nazi Death Camp Linked to Anne Frank
In a statement released Sunday, the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum revealed that archaeologists have uncovered … Pendant Discovered At Nazi Death Camp Linked to Anne FrankRead more
How Historic Events Shaped The NATO We Know Today
It’s not a trade agreement. NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The organization recently … How Historic Events Shaped The NATO We Know TodayRead more
The Delicious WWII Inspired Story Of Nutella
One of the best-slash-worst, then back to best spreads, Nutella, defended themselves last week against claims … The Delicious WWII Inspired Story Of NutellaRead more
Charles Cornwallis: The British General Known for Surrendering at Yorktown
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was an officer in the British Army, leading many generals in … Charles Cornwallis: The British General Known for Surrendering at YorktownRead more