10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day
Memorial Day arose from the tragedy of the Civil War. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Memorial Day arose from the tragedy of the Civil War. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country.
From serving in the Iraq War to becoming the first U.S. senator to give birth in office, Tammy Duckworth has an impressive history of overcoming adversity with grit and humor.
The peculiar sub had wheels and other innovative features.
From bug spray to Epipens, you might be surprised to learn just how many items taking up shelf space in your home were originally developed for the front lines.
We take a closer look at the life and demise of the wronged queen who lent her name to a rebellion when she took on the might of—what was at the time—the world’s largest empire.
Learn about the life, legacy, and devastating death of Alexander Hamilton, the man who inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical.
The flight deck has long been known by a peculiar term—one that probably has to do with roosters.
In the midst of the incessant press speculation and gossip, many less well-known things about the Duke of Sussex have become lost in the shuffle.
From the World War II engagement that helped instigate a medical breakthrough to the devastating attack that indirectly contributed to the Renaissance, these battles altered the course of history.
The three-day Civil War battle was a badly needed win for the North—but like all victories, it came with a price.
Area 51 has been strongly associated with alien sightings and secret government studies for decades. Here are a few facts you might not know about it.
In the 1940s, residents near Hanford, Washington, were getting dosed with the radioactive equivalent of Three Mile Island every day.
Your history teacher probably didn't tell you about the time the unfortunately named Captain Schlitt's bowel movement sank an entire German submarine.
Whether you're planning to live abroad or travel internationally, these are the countries where you'll find the most safety and stability.
The recipe for SPAM isn't as complicated as its reputation would have you think.
For centuries, boats have been blowing up with amazing spectacle and horrible tragedy. Here are five ship explosions just as worthy of a three-hour dramatization as the RMS 'Titanic.'
Fifty-two Hertz, dubbed 'the loneliest whale in the world,' has roamed the Pacific for decades, singing at a much higher frequency than other whale species.
The romantic gesture was a tribute to the heroism of their husbands-to-be who served in World War II.
Edinburgh Castle has loomed above the city since the 1100s, surviving centuries of turmoil to retain its perch above Scotland’s capital.
Before writing plans for Memorial Day, check which businesses and institutions will be closed on the federal holiday.
The first African American pilots to serve in the United States military, the Tuskegee Airmen helped the Allies win World War II and put the U.S. armed forces on the road to integration.
Doris Miller was stationed on the USS 'West Virginia' when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Despite being prohibited from gunnery training due to his race, Miller ended up saving an untold number of lives.
With History by Mail, you'll receive recreations of historical documents every month to collect, display, and obsess over.
The slang term has been around for decades, but its origins might have less to do with appearance and more to do with mules.