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Potential recruits had to answer questions like ‘Is genuine happiness a priceless treasure?,’ ‘Are avenues usually paved with oxygen?,’ and ‘Do you cordially recommend forgery?’
World War I
While enjoying a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day, remember the women who introduced the treat to soldiers during World War I.
We're shedding light on some common misconceptions about World War I, including who was actually involved and when the fighting officially ended.
September 16, 1913: In 1912 and 1913, a series of crises centered on Albania repeatedly brought Europe to the edge of war.
Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with a World War I-era recipe for peanut loaf or peanut butter soup.
Some of history's most infamous secret societies have planned revolutions and assassinations—others, are happy enough just to hang around college campuses.
The National Archives needs citizens to help make its collection of WWI photographs and historical documents searchable.
Futurist leaders considered pasta an “absurd Italian gastronomic religion” that went against the grain of fascism (literally).
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.
Woodrow Wilson never publicly acknowledged the 1918 influenza pandemic—not even after he caught the virus himself.
World War I generated lots of new technology, including smoke screens that looked as large and solid as the Wall from ‘Game of Thrones.’
Victory gardens were originally a way to supplement food supplies during World Wars I and II. Now, Americans are bringing them back in response to COVID-19 concerns.
It makes sense that master filmmakers keep returning to old wars to tell new stories, as war movies have all the elements needed for a compelling tale. From medieval epics to modern thrillers, here are 25 of the best of them.
In May 1918, Henry Johnson found himself alone in a French forest with a wounded ally, an empty rifle, and dozens of German soldiers closing in. He didn't run. He fought.
An artist and sculptor, Anna Coleman Ladd offered her talents to soldiers who had been badly disfigured fighting in World War I. Her masks helped restore their appearance and their self-confidence.
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.
WWI fighters had a lot to fear in battle—but few thought they'd be battling wolves.
"The war to end war" finally ends.
Central Europe fragments while Germany sees the final throes of battle.
The Central Powers are close to giving up.
More From the History Section
How Old Norse sagas, Anglo-Saxon poems, and Irish mythology helped J.R.R. Tolkien transform tiny Victorian fairies into the majestic Elves of Middle-earth.
In 1981, Kurt Vonnegut gave his own books a report card from A+ to D. Here is how he graded his best work—and the self-portrait that got his lowest mark.
Ever wondered what Gilded Age high society meant by "dollar princess" or "the alum"? Decode the 19th-century slang used in HBO’s 'The Gilded Age.'
Find out the real history of Pocahontas, from her true names (Matoaka and Amonute) to the truth behind John Smith’s famous execution story.
From potted ham and boiled cabbage to diamondback terrapin and celery, discover what high society—and working-class families—actually ate during the Gilded Age.
The HBO show 'The Gilded Age' features a number of people who really did live during the Gilded Age, from the real Mrs. Catherine Astor to Booker T. Washington.
Lincoln won in 1860 with less than 40 percent of the popular vote, yet his three opponents couldn’t have beaten him even if they’d joined forces.
Neon was everywhere on Route 66 for one specific reason. Here's why neon was so popular on Route 66, America's so-called Mother Road, and reflections on why it's still beloved today.