When considering the largest navies in the world during the twentieth century, some obvious contenders come to mind, like the United States and the Soviet …

Today, North Korea is globally known, and sometimes feared, for its antagonism on the global stage. The Kim family, which rules over the nation with …

Violet Jessop’s story is one of the most remarkable shipwreck survival stories in maritime history. Not only did she survive one shipwreck, but she survived three! And these weren’t …

Nearly one hundred years ago, 75-year-old Marvin Clark left his home in Tigard, Oregon, to visit his daughter in Portland and vanished, igniting what would …

Genghis Khan is a name familiar to almost everyone in every language. Whether you think of him as a conqueror or hero, his military campaigns …

Carlos Hathcock is a legend in the world of military snipers. His precision, stealth, and patience has earned him a nearly mythical status during the …

The Appalachian Trail boasts breathtaking scenery and is home to wildlife aplenty, including black bears, raccoons, and even poisonous snakes.  Still, the lush, dense forests, …

In late 2004, the world watched as one of the biggest natural disasters took place across the Indian Ocean. A 9.1-magnitude earthquake caused the deadliest-ever …

On January 17, 1966, a B-52 bomber from the United States Air Force collided with a KC-135 tanker mid-air while refueling. The bomber and the …

In the 19th century, something unusual happened on an island in the Baltic Sea. A teenage girl slept for decades, leading the public to believe …