Who’s the 'Scott' in Great Scott?
"Great Scott!" was around long before it became the go-to expression of Doc Brown in ‘Back to the Future.’
"Great Scott!" was around long before it became the go-to expression of Doc Brown in ‘Back to the Future.’
During his life, Ulysses S. Grant was both a decorated war hero and a controversial president.
The underground bunker housed Britain’s last line of defense, a unit known as “Churchill’s secret army.”
Learn more about Caesar's political career, his affair with Cleopatra, his death, and much more.
The 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter sparked the American Civil War. From the garrison's 19th-century beginnings to its current use as a National Historical Park, here are 10 fascinating facts about Fort Sumter.
Find out more about Joan of Arc, the legendary French hero who defied the church and monarchy of the 15th century.
The United States Postal Service's new 'Healing PTSD' stamp sells for 65 cents, 10 cents over a regularly-priced stamp. The proceeds will go toward funding assistance for those afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Learn more about the life and legacy of Genghis Khan, one of the most feared warlords in world history.
Jimmy Stewart fought for the right to see combat in World War II and kept his Academy Award in the last place anyone would look.
Legislation passed this week requires the flag to be flown at the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, and more.
Now, the Veterans Health Administration’s 9 million patients can view all health records through Apple’s Health app.
The pervasive and inexpensive plastic military force will soon be recruiting women to join its ranks.
Four canine breeds commonly used as working dogs by the U.S. military are showcased in a new set of Forever stamps from USPS.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Friend, one of the remaining original members of the Tuskegee Airmen—the first group of African-American pilots to serve in the U.S. military—passed away at 99 years old on June 21.
Life after the police force or military can be hard for working dogs. Mission K9 Rescue gives them the treatment and stability they deserve in retirement.
The Great Seal bug took American diplomats unawares back when the Russians were supposed to be our allies.
Though it was more than 100 years ago—on April 6, 1917—that the United States entered the First World War, its effect on our language continues.
The inmates at Alcatraz Prison had lived above a network of potential escape routes leftover from the island's days as a military fortification.
Since she was adopted by the Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment in 2006, Tina the Army mule has helped with cavalry charges, weapons demonstrations, and parades. Now she needs a new home.
She was one of the first women to join the Navy's flight program and the first to fly a tactical fighter jet.
The mathematician laid the groundwork for technology we all use today.
A reminder to drink responsibly this holiday season.
The tradition has been going on for more than a quarter-century.
On November 10, 1775, the first Marines enlisted at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.