Author: Samantha Franco
Samantha Franco is a Freelance Content Writer who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Guelph, and her Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Western Ontario. Her research focused on Victorian, medical, and epidemiological history with a focus on childhood diseases. Stepping away from her academic career, Samantha previously worked as a Heritage Researcher and now writes content for multiple sites covering an array of historical topics.
In her spare time, Samantha enjoys reading, knitting, and hanging out with her dog, Chowder!
The Battle of Cantigny Forever Changed the US Military
The Battle of Cantigny was the first great American victory of the First World War. With a military that was under-trained and ill-prepared, a win…
November 1st, 1952: The First Large Hydrogen Bomb is Dropped by the US
On November 1, 1952, the United States took a major step in nuclear weapons development by successfully testing its first hydrogen bomb, codenamed Mike. This…
Famous Marines: 9 Celebrities Who Served In the US Marine Corps
Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, there’ve been many Leathernecks who’ve gained fame through impressive feats of bravery and valor. There are also…
Korean War Helicopters That Were Vital to Those Serving In the Conflict
The Korean War took place between 1950-53 and saw the UN coalition forces operate a plethora of military vehicles, including helicopters. The United States, in…
Today in History: September 6th, 1651
King Charles II Takes Refuge in the Royal Oak On September 6th, 1651, an extraordinary event in English history unfolded as King Charles II sought…
A British Challenger 1 Set the Record for the Longest Tank-on-Tank Kill in 1991
The FV4030/4 Challenger 1 tank had a rocky start. It wasn’t very reliable and had a poor rate of fire. As such, a lot of…
Today in History: August 30th, 2003
Legendary “tough guy” Charles Bronson passes away On this day in history, August 30, 2003, Hollywood lost one of its toughest stars, Charles Bronson. Known…
Despite Being Prone to Crashing, the Loach Helicopter Was Favored By Pilots In Vietnam
The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse was a revolutionary rotorcraft operated during the Vietnam War. Adopted after the company behind its design deceived the US Army, the…
Discovery of Shipwreck Off New York Coast May Be Linked to the Legendary SS Savannah
The discovery of a large piece of what appears to be ship wreckage drifted ashore on Fire Island near Long Island, New York following a…
The Short Career of the Civil War-Era Double-Barreled Cannon
The double-barreled cannon is as cool as it sounds. It can shoot two cannon balls at the same time that, when attached by a chain,…
Today in History: July 15th, 1799
The Discovery of the Rosetta Stone On July 15, 1799, a discovery was made that would forever change the field of Egyptology and our understanding…
Today in History: July 11th, 1804
Alexander Hamilton is slain by Aaron Burr in a duel On this day in 1804, a deadly duel took place between two prominent American figures:…