Colin Scanlon

First they made history, then they vanished from it. 

From Vietcong diplomats to American anti-war activists, these women made their mark on one of the 20th century’s most controversial conflicts. 

From the Gulf of Tonkin Incident to the Tet Offensive to the Fall of Saigon, we go over some of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War was a highly controversial conflict. We break down some of the most common questions about the war, from why the U.S. entered the conflict to who ultimately won.

What do Julia Child, Paul Revere, and Harriet Tubman all have in common? Each played a crucial role in the clandestine world of espionage and intelligence.

History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur. 

Exotic beasts functioned as both diplomatic envoys and as symbols of a monarchy’s far reaching influence.

From Founding Fathers to Roman senators, these 10 whistleblowers helped shape history through their unparalleled acts of bravery.