Sign in the middle of a field, with "SITE OF 1890 WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE / TRADING POST" written on it

US Department of Defense Reviewing Medals of Honor Awarded for Wounded Knee Massacre

The Wounded Knee Massacre is one of the darkest moments in American history, made even more so by the presentation of the Medal of Honor…

Six of the Most Intriguing Things Ever Found on Shipwrecks

Shipwrecks have fascinated humans for centuries. The wrecks of ill-fated ships often remain submerged underwater and hidden out of sight for years, like mysterious time…

Aerial view of Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses parked in a field

The 309th Maintenance and Regeneration Group Manages the Largest Aircraft Boneyard in the World

Military enthusiasts and aviation fans alike often marvel at aircraft boneyards, and the largest one in the world is located in the southwestern United States.…

Painting of soldiers fighting in a battle on a small battlefield.

The Hundred Years’ War: 116 Years of Battle

The Hundred Years’ War might be one of the most important conflicts of the Middle Ages. Despite the name, it was fought over the period…

Aerial view of Alcatraz Island

Discover the Civil War-Era Military Facility Located Beneath Alcatraz

Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is best known for housing Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. While the prison is what makes the area famous, its…

Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger as Sgt. Elias, Chris Taylor and Staff Sgt. Barnes in 'Platoon'

The Best Vietnam War Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Platoon’

Platoon (1986) is one of the greatest movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe, the film was directed by…

US Navy Exonerates Black Sailors Court-Martialed in 1944 Port Chicago Disaster

The US Navy has officially exonerated 258 Black sailors in relation to courts-martial imposed following the deadly Port Chicago Disaster in July 1944. Eighty years…

Depictions of the Santa Maria, left, and Flor de la Mar, right.

Four Famous Shipwrecks That Have Never Been Found

The bottom of the sea is littered with shipwrecks. Some of these have captured the public’s imagination because of the ship’s status before it sank…

The Rosetta Stone.

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…

Government officials standing together in a room

Winston Churchill Planned Britain’s Wartime Strategy In the Cabinet War Rooms

Air raid shelters and bunkers became commonplace in the United Kingdom during World War II. Under attack from the enemy during the Blitz, people moved…

USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78) at sea

USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78): The World’s Largest and Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier

The largest and most advanced aircraft carrier in existence, the USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78) is what the newest generation of warships looks like. With…

Illustration of Aaron Burr shooting Alexander Hamilton.

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:…