Despite being a poor sailor, Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan was one of the most influential naval strategists in history.
Often portrayed as Ulysses S. Grant’s quiet right hand in the Civil War, Ely Parker was more impactful on American history than many realize.
The War of 1812 enabled the United States to assert its independence and strengthened a sense of national identity, but what caused the conflict?
Resisting colonization and dedicated to preserving his people’s way of life, Geronimo remains an enduring figure of the American frontier.
Arrested in 2013, Christopher Knight shocked law enforcement when he told them he’d been living alone in the Maine woods for over two decades.
From dried goods and hardtack to modern packaged meals, here is how American military rations evolved over time.
Sometimes, being a Prisoner of War calls for bravery beyond measure, and some American POWs have certainly delivered.
The Mexican-American War changed not only the borders between the two countries but also had profound effects that still resonate today.
