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
Wars
Three Times During The World Wars When Enemies Came Together
We are at our best when life is at its most difficult. War is a good … Three Times During The World Wars When Enemies Came TogetherRead more
The Underage Boy Soldiers of WWI
During WWI, England had an estimated 250,000 underage soldiers fighting for the allies. They corrected the … The Underage Boy Soldiers of WWIRead more
That Time 11 Soldiers From Norway Thwarted Hitler’s Nuke Strategy
At one point during WWII, the only thing standing between the Nazi’s and nuclear weaponry was … That Time 11 Soldiers From Norway Thwarted Hitler’s Nuke StrategyRead more
Battles That Made History: Tours
Last time, on Battles That Made History, we talked about the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg was the … Battles That Made History: ToursRead more
That Time Santa Anna Held a Funeral for His Amputated Leg
In case anyone needed more proof that history isn’t just a boring list of dates and … That Time Santa Anna Held a Funeral for His Amputated LegRead more
On This Day, December 29th
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous … On This Day, December 29thRead more
On This Day, December 9th
1. 1992: Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce separation It was on this date in 1992 … On This Day, December 9thRead more
On This Day, December 8th
1. 1980: The assassination of John Lennon Music fans all over the world mourned on this … On This Day, December 8thRead more
On This Day, December 7th
1. 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor It was on this date in 1941 that the Japanese … On This Day, December 7thRead more