On May 5, 1945, American soldiers were about to defend a medieval castle in the Austrian Alps. At their…
The Age of Exploration changed the world by opening new sea routes across unknown oceans and connecting the world’s…
King Cnut was a Scandinavian conqueror who became one of the most powerful kings of the early 11th century….
The outlaw Jesse James became one of the most notorious figures in American history. To his admirers, he was…
Legendary beasts were not always the subject of folklore, fantasy, or fireside ghost stories. Reports of strange animals in…
Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September, and today it is more likely a celebration of…
On December 11, 1936, Edward VIII addressed the British Empire by radio in his new role as a former…
A Border Dispute Brings Two Neighbors to the Brink The Toledo War was a boundary dispute between the U.S….
Wyatt’s Rebellion changed Lady Jane Grey’s situation. She went from being a deposed claimant to a political threat the…
The Children’s Crusade began in 1212, when crowds of young people and poor travelers left their homes in France…
