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The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena • Apr 13, 2024

The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena • April 13, 2024

How Many Descendants Does Genghis Khan Have? The History Of The Mongolian Conqueror’s Astonishing Bloodline

The infamous conqueror is believed to have impregnated hundreds of women in his lifetime — and researchers believe as many as 16 million people may be descended from Genghis Khan today.

By Morgan Dunn • Apr 7, 2024

How Many Descendants Does Genghis Khan Have? The History Of The Mongolian Conqueror’s Astonishing Bloodline

The infamous conqueror is believed to have impregnated hundreds of women in his lifetime — and researchers believe as many as 16 million people may be descended from Genghis Khan today.

By Morgan Dunn • April 7, 2024

Hussar Armor From The 17th Century Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Poland

Found in a field in the village of Mikułowice, the armor remains in surprisingly good condition despite being at least three centuries old.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 5, 2024

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Hussar Armor From The 17th Century Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Poland

Found in a field in the village of Mikułowice, the armor remains in surprisingly good condition despite being at least three centuries old.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 5, 2024

Ron Kovic, The Vietnam War Hero Who Later Protested Against The Conflict

Ron Kovic's biography about his service in Vietnam and his anti-war activism inspired the Tom Cruise film Born on the Fourth of July.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 28, 2024

Ron Kovic, The Vietnam War Hero Who Later Protested Against The Conflict

Ron Kovic's biography about his service in Vietnam and his anti-war activism inspired the Tom Cruise film Born on the Fourth of July.

By Austin Harvey • March 28, 2024

Why Berserkers Were Some Of History’s Most Feared Warriors

The most feared warriors of their era, Viking berserkers ingested hallucinogens to enter a trance-like fury before battle.

By Adam Farley • Mar 27, 2024

Why Berserkers Were Some Of History’s Most Feared Warriors

The most feared warriors of their era, Viking berserkers ingested hallucinogens to enter a trance-like fury before battle.

By Adam Farley • March 27, 2024

Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After It Was Discovered In England

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 26, 2024

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Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After It Was Discovered In England

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project.

By Amber Morgan • March 26, 2024

‘Spectacular’ 500-Year-Old Gold Ring With Image Of Christ Discovered In Sweden

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Kalmar, Sweden have revealed a wealth of objects, including a stunning gold ring that was likely lost 500 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 12, 2024

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‘Spectacular’ 500-Year-Old Gold Ring With Image Of Christ Discovered In Sweden

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Kalmar, Sweden have revealed a wealth of objects, including a stunning gold ring that was likely lost 500 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • March 12, 2024

Simo Häyhä: The ‘White Death’ Sniper Of World War 2 Finland

In less than 100 days, Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä killed at least 500 enemy troops during the Winter War — earning him the nickname the "White Death."

By Katie Serena • Mar 9, 2024

Simo Häyhä: The ‘White Death’ Sniper Of World War 2 Finland

In less than 100 days, Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä killed at least 500 enemy troops during the Winter War — earning him the nickname the "White Death."

By Katie Serena • March 9, 2024

Inside The Führerbunker, The Nazi Hideout Where Adolf Hitler Lived, Got Married, And Died In The Waning Days Of World War II

As Soviet troops advanced on Berlin in 1945, Adolf Hitler died by suicide inside his sprawling concrete Führerbunker buried 30 feet beneath the city where he'd spent the last 105 days of his life.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 6, 2024

Inside The Führerbunker, The Nazi Hideout Where Adolf Hitler Lived, Got Married, And Died In The Waning Days Of World War II

As Soviet troops advanced on Berlin in 1945, Adolf Hitler died by suicide inside his sprawling concrete Führerbunker buried 30 feet beneath the city where he'd spent the last 105 days of his life.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 6, 2024

How ‘The Vulture And The Little Girl’ Captured The Utter Devastation Of The 1993 Sudan Famine

A heartbreaking image of a starving Sudanese child trying to reach a feeding center as a vulture watches, "The Vulture And The Little Girl" is one of the most controversial pictures in the history of photojournalism.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 3, 2024

How ‘The Vulture And The Little Girl’ Captured The Utter Devastation Of The 1993 Sudan Famine

A heartbreaking image of a starving Sudanese child trying to reach a feeding center as a vulture watches, "The Vulture And The Little Girl" is one of the most controversial pictures in the history of photojournalism.

By Austin Harvey • March 3, 2024