The historic debut of the ironclad CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads, Virginia, forever changed naval warfare. One of the officers aboard the Confederate vessel, Douglas Forrest, served as an aide to Flag Officer Franklin Buchanan. This is his story.

Captain Edwin E. Bouldin (1838–1912) wrote a brief history of the company he commanded, the Charlotte Cavalry, which entered Confederate service as Company B of the 14th Virginia Cavalry. In closing, he reflected on his men and offered his thoughts on how the Confederacy—and their service—should ...

This episode brings the Battle of Olustee to life, charting the road to the conflict, spotlighting the units that shaped the fighting on both sides, and exploring the battle’s lasting impact through reenactments and historian insight.

Using stunning recreations, historical military documents, and beautiful archive footage to cover the often misunderstood story of the legendary F4U Corsair, one of the most iconic Navy and Marine fighter aircraft of World War II.

The 131st birthday of George Washington, on February 22, 1863, offered newspaper editors an opportunity to connect the founding father and first president to current events. In occupied Nashville, Tenn., the Nashville Daily Union weighed in.

The Night of the Long Knives, occurring on June 30, 1934, was a purge in Nazi Germany orchestrated by Adolf Hitler. Aimed at consolidating his power and eliminating potential rivals, the purge primarily targeted the SA (Sturmabteilung) leadership, including Ernst Röhm, and other political adversa...

It is November 8th, 1918. The First World War will last just three more days, but to the men of the Scots and Irish Guards today is no different than the last four years of war. Follow these soldiers through a day in their lives on the front line from mail call, to deadly gas attacks, to bloody c...

On the night of October 13, 1939, a single German U-boat slipped past British defenses and entered Scapa Flow—Britain’s most heavily guarded naval base.

Major Gen. George Gordon Meade rose to national attention with his victory at the Battle or Gettysburg, and stands among the pantheon of military leaders who saved the Union. Yet, he never quite gained the heroic status of a Grant or Sherman, or a Lee or Jackson. Writer Gamaliel Bradford explored...

Major Gen. George Gordon Meade rose to national attention with his victory at the Battle or Gettysburg, and stands among the pantheon of military leaders who saved the Union. Yet, he never quite gained the heroic status of a Grant or Sherman, or a Lee or Jackson. Writer Gamaliel Bradford explored...

On December 22, 1864, the Union transport North America steamed up the Florida coast, packed with soldier patients, crew, and caregivers on the way to New York. A raging storm overcame the vessel, and crew worked feverishly to save lives. Here's what happened.

Counter Small UAS (C-S-UAS), aimed at neutralizing small drones (up to 25kg) on the battlefield. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) targets cost-effective solutions like DroneShield’s RfPatrol Mk 2 and DroneGun Mk4 (jamming, swarm-capable), alongside "hard kill" options like lasers and the M230 B...

Ulysses S. Grant provided little color commentary in his memoirs about his brief trip to Washington, D.C., to accept his lieutenant general's commission from President Abraham Lincoln. The four-day event did receive attention in newspapers. Here are early accounts of the visit.

On July 4, 1865, in courthouse square at Princeton, Ind., a monument was dedicated to the 58th Indiana Infantry, which had been organized in the town four years earlier. Its origins date to April 1863, when the regiment was only half way through its service. Here's the backstory.

Dive into the early Pacific War showdown between the US Navy's rugged F4F Wildcat and Japan's agile A6M Zero! This video breaks down their designs, histories, and head-to-head performance: the Zero's lightweight agility, extreme range (over 3,000 km), low-speed maneuverability, and deadly Hineri-...

Major Gen. George Gordon Meade rose to national attention with his victory at the Battle or Gettysburg, and stands among the pantheon of military leaders who saved the Union. Yet, he never quite gained the heroic status of a Grant or Sherman, or a Lee or Jackson. Writer Gamaliel Bradford explored...

William Wade Dudley, the respected lieutenant colonel of the Iron Brigade's 19th Indiana Infantry, suffered a combat-ending wound on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. A quarter-century later, during the heated presidential campaign of 1888, a private circular Dudley wrote leaked to the p...

There comes a time in early life when a slave becomes aware that he is a slave. And so it was with Henry Scott, a half-white child fathered by his master in Northern Virginia’s Fauquier County. Henry became acutely and painfully aware of his condition at age eight in about 1856—and vowed to escap...

This in-depth documentary uses stunning recreations, historical documents, and beautiful archive footage to cover the often misunderstood story of the German Junkers Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber, one of the most iconic Luftwaffe aircraft of World War II.

Empúries was once a thriving port, first built by Greek traders, later taken over by Roman legions. For over 1,000 years, it stood as a beacon of commerce, religion, and culture. Then, it disappeared.
In this video, we explore the layered history of Empúries: from its Greek roots in the 6th centu...

This is the untold story of Nancy Wake — journalist, smuggler, spy, resistance commander, and certified Nazi nightmare. Known as The White Mouse by the Gestapo for her ability to evade capture, Nancy became one of the most decorated women of World War II — and one of the boldest.
From dodging Ges...

Just after the federal loss at the Battle of Second Bull Run, Brig. Gen. Nathan Kimball and his brigade of Buckeyes, Hoosiers, and West Virginia paused in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., before heading into the Maryland Campaign. Here's a view of Kimball and his battle-hardened citizen-soldiers.