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In the 1940s, Women Wore Wedding Dresses Made Out of Their Husband's WWII Parachutes
The romantic gesture was a tribute to the heroism of their husbands-to-be who served in World War II.
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Common Misconceptions About Vikings
If all your Viking information comes from ‘Hägar the Horrible’ comics and the ‘Vikings’ TV show, you should probably watch this video.
You Can Help the National Archives Keep a Photographic Record of World War I
The National Archives needs citizens to help make its collection of WWI photographs and historical documents searchable.
Operation Underworld: When the U.S. Government Teamed Up With the Mafia to Fight Fascists During World War II
“Lucky” Luciano and Meyer Lansky took New York’s underworld undercover during World War II—and Luciano did it all from prison.
A Brief History of Vietnamese Egg Coffee
The proprietary egg coffee recipe contains one secret ingredient and several surprising ones—including cheese.
6 Heroic Military Cats
Dogs and horses may rightfully claim their share of battlefield glory, but cats have proven themselves just as brave, cunning, and loyal.
5 World War I-Era Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving in Strange Times
Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but history provides some surprising insights on how to approach the menu, traditions, and celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Can Now Visit National Parks for Free
Anybody can visit a national park for free on Veterans Day—now military veterans and their families can go for free whenever they want.
When Woodrow Wilson Caught the 1918 Flu During a Pandemic, But Hid It From the Public
Woodrow Wilson never publicly acknowledged the 1918 influenza pandemic—not even after he caught the virus himself.
When Europe's First Female Orchestra Conductor Foiled the Nazis While Defying Gender Expectations
Frieda Belinfante realized she wasn’t destined to be a part of the orchestra—she was meant to lead it. But the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands during World War II put her career on hold.
10 Fascinating Facts About the Chicago Seven
The 1968 Democratic National Convention was marred by protests and five days and nights of violent confrontations between police and protestors. Though many people were arrested, none were as infamous as the Chicago Seven.
This Video From 1923 Shows a U.S. Biplane Creating a Smoke Screen to Conceal Itself in Open Waters
World War I generated lots of new technology, including smoke screens that looked as large and solid as the Wall from ‘Game of Thrones.’
The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats
The 1.5-foot hats famously worn by the Buckingham Palace guards date back to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The Civil War Beginnings of America’s Absentee Ballots
Abraham Lincoln was up for reelection in 1864, and Republicans thought soldiers’ absentee ballots could help.
The 1851 Christiana Resistance: The Forgotten First Shots of the Civil War
On September 11, 1851, a small farming in Pennsylvania united against slavery and fought what many consider the first battle of the Civil War.
Recently Declassified Soviet Video Shows the Biggest Nuclear Explosion in History
Tsar Bomba—the biggest hydrogen bomb ever—detonated in October 1961, and the Soviet Union caught it on tape.
Zabiba and the King: The 2000 Romance Novel ... Written by Saddam Hussein
It’s literally about a mighty king’s love affair with a commoner, but it’s figuratively about Operation Desert Storm.
How 'Rumor Clinics' Fought Fake News 80 Years Ago
As the United States plunged into the second World War, newspapers fought fake news amid fears of Nazi propaganda efforts.
12 Facts About the End of World War II
Savage battles, atomic detonations, and shark attacks were just some of the events leading up to the end of World War II in August 1945. Here's a look back on the 75th anniversary of V-J Day.
10 Strange Weapons Invented During World War II
Bat bombs, exploding rats, wind cannons, and a smelly spray were just some of the bizarre weapons invented during World War II.
Born In the U.S.A.: How Bruce Springsteen's Anti-Vietnam Anthem Got Lost In Translation
“Born in the U.S.A.,” the title track off Bruce Springsteen’s blockbuster 1984 album, isn’t the patriotic singalong many people thought it was.
A Brief History of the White House Bunker
Pearl Harbor prompted the White House to build a bomb shelter, and 9/11 might have prompted the construction of another.
One Vaccination, Under God: When George Washington Kept a Smallpox Epidemic From Costing Him the American Revolution
Smallpox vaccination was banned in America during the Revolutionary War, but George Washington was determined to protect his army no matter what.
PBS Is Making Several Ken Burns Documentaries Available for Free to Teachers and Students
The selection includes some of Ken Burns’s best documentaries, from ‘The Civil War’ to ‘The Roosevelts.’