Matt Whittaker

Isaac Asimov was one of the most prolific and successful science fiction authors of the entire 20th century.

The American Lend-Lease Agreement played a vital role in supporting the Soviet Union during World War II.

Until the early 13th century, nothing existed like the Mongols. Bursting out of Mongolia, these unmatched horse warriors spread from Asia’s coasts to the edges of Europe.

The Negro Leagues started around 1920 primarily because African Americans wanted to play baseball. Individual teams or small clubs had previously existed, but nothing on a national level.

Incredibly, camels played a vital role in the Old West; with their hardy constitutions they became the ideal companions in arid, desert regions.

Japanese master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa made his mark during the 1940s, and his influence is still felt in the work of international filmmakers today.

Mines were a covert and deadly form of attack during WWII. Despite extensive excavation work, many are still an active danger today.

While samurai movies and Westerns might seem entirely distinct, hardcore fans will notice many overlaps between the two classic film genres.