John Ward Dunsmore's oil painting "Molly Pitcher at Battle of Monmouth." For generations, Molly Pitcher has been celebrated as a Revolutionary War heroine. But historians say the stories of several ...

A Civil War battle never took place in Pittsburgh, but the city played a significant role during the conflict.

Custer’s last stand was 150 years ago. As America wrestles with its 250th birthday, this commemoration also cuts to the heart ...

Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and ...

At Midway, 30 men of Torpedo Squadron 8 flew obsolete torpedo bombers against Japan’s carriers; 29 died, but their doomed ...

While a new generation of scholars is correcting the historical record, supporters of the traditional narratives are fighting to keep their grip on the public imagination. This article is part of our ...

Late in the new movie The Report, Adam Driver’s Dan Jones argues with his prospective defense attorney over who really said, “History is written by the victors.” The lawyer (played by Corey Stoll) ...

This is destined to be a World War II military history classic. Historian Beevor (Ardennes 1944) draws on archives, memoirs and existing scholarship to produce a top-notch WWII battle history of the ...

After tickets sold out in only eight hours last year, the Delaware Burger Battle 2026 has a chance to smash that record for this summer's charity event. Tickets for the 13th annual Burger Battle go on ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a mortar shell from the bloodiest battle in Scotland’s history — a shell that never detonated. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) announced in mid-April that its ...

As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, a battle for the soul of U.S. history is unfolding. Last year, reports surfaced of the National Park Service scrubbing exhibits on Harriet Tubman and the ...