Warfare
The Sprawling Sculpture at the Center of the National World War I Memorial Has Been Unveiled in Washington, D.C.
"A Soldier's Journey," a 58-foot-long bronze artwork depicting vivid scenes from the war, was illuminated for the first time at a ceremony on September 13
This Female Civil War Soldier Participated in the Bloodiest Battle in American History and Spied on the South—or Did She?
Historians say that Sarah Emma Edmonds exaggerated many aspects of her wartime experiences. Still, she bravely served in the Union Army, becoming one of hundreds of women who fought in the conflict in secret
This Ancient Celtic Helmet Is the Oldest Ever Found in Poland
Unearthed at the Łysa Góra archaeological site, the artifact, some 2,300 years old, is a prime example of Celtic metalworking
You Can Own a Rare Nuclear Bunker Built in England in the 1950s
The underground hideout, which will go to auction this month, was designed to shelter three people for two weeks in the event of an attack
How William Wallace of 'Braveheart' Fame Defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge
On September 11, 1297, the warrior vanquished the superior armies of Edward I, cementing his status as one of Scotland's most iconic heroes
Why Japan's Shogun Executed Dozens of Christians During the Great Genna Martyrdom of 1622
On September 10, 1622, Japanese officials burned alive or beheaded 55 missionaries and laypeople alike. The violence coincided with Japan's push to expel all foreign influences
The Roman Siege of Masada May Have Lasted Weeks, Not Years
New research suggests that the Romans defeated the Jewish rebels at Masada much more quickly than scholars previously assumed
Divers Discover Sunken Warship Torpedoed by Germany in World War I
A German U-boat sank the HMS "Hawke" off the coast of Scotland in the early days of the war
To Trick the Nazis, This Master of Deception Invented Fake Fleets and Armies
During World War II, British officer Dudley Clarke led A Force, a Cairo-based military unit that fed false information to the Germans
To Mark Japan's Surrender at the End of World War II, This Navy Officer Raced Halfway Around the World With a Historic Flag in Tow
In August 1945, John K. Bremyer undertook a 124-hour, 9,000-mile journey to Tokyo Bay, where he delivered the flag flown by Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 to Admiral William Halsey's USS "Missouri"
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Warship's Bronze Battering Ram, Sunk During an Epic Battle Between Rome and Carthage
Found near the Aegadian Islands, just west of Sicily, the bronze rostrum played a role in the last battle of the First Punic War, which ended in 241 B.C.E.
Drawing of the Bastille Cherished by George Washington Goes to Auction
The artwork was a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette, who also included the fortress' key
Vandals Spray-Painted Graffiti on Historic Structures at Gettysburg National Military Park
Police have identified a suspect, and preservationists have removed "all traces" of paint
During World War II, the Liberation of Paris Saved the French Capital From Destruction
Adolf Hitler wanted Paris razed. Dwight D. Eisenhower wanted his troops to stay out of the city. In August 1944, an uprising by French resistance fighters forced the Allies to intervene
For Decades, Switzerland Dumped Munitions Into Its Pristine Alpine Lakes. Now, It Wants Them Gone
Officials are offering cash rewards for the best strategies to safely remove the submerged weapons
Germany Turns Former Nazi Bunker Into a Leisure Complex
Built as an air raid shelter in the 1940s, the massive structure now houses a hotel, restaurants and a rooftop park with lush greenery
The Final Piece of the National World War I Memorial Is Almost Finished
"A Soldier's Journey," the 58-foot-long bronze sculpture created by Sabin Howard, will be unveiled in Washington, D.C. on September 13
See the Historic Ruins Hidden Inside Everyday Buildings in Athens
Houses and businesses across the Greek capital incorporate—or obscure—structures spanning the city’s ancient, Byzantine, medieval and Ottoman eras
The Top-Secret World War II Mission That Killed Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the Heir Apparent to the Political Dynasty
In August 1944, the older brother of Robert and John F. Kennedy died while piloting a drone aircraft over England, leaving his younger siblings to fulfill their father's dreams
New Banksy Murals Appeared in London Every Day This Week. What Do They Mean?
The street artist has unveiled five animal-themed artworks, sparking debate about their intended message
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