The Day an F-106 Bomber Landed Itself in a Cornfield
How an unpiloted supersonic fighter became the most notorious ghost rider of all time. Unpiloted aircraft have taken off on their own, usually after..
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What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like
Wild West saloons have been portrayed in popular culture as dens of vice and violence. Located throughout the American frontier, Western saloons were ..
Read MoreDeath Gorge: The Battle of Schmidt, 1944
The Battle of Schmidt in the Hürtgen Forest was among the worst American defeats of World War II.Did you miss our previous article.....
Read MoreIn Sgt. York’s Shadow – How History Forgot the Comrades of America’s Legendary WWI Hero
A dramatized depiction of Alvin York’s exploits of Oct. 8, 1918. (Image source: WikiMedia Commons)“Ten of York’s comrades returned home to watch as..
Read MoreJimmy Stewart Owed His Most Memorable Holiday Performance to World War II
The war left its mark on the renowned actor and transformed the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life.Did you miss our previous article.....
Read MoreHistory vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendlerHe was one..
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