After a calamitous combat debut, the Bristol Fighter became a formidable mainstay of the Royal Air Force during World War I— and into the 1930s.
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Remembering Rosie the Riveter in Richmond, California
California’s Richmond harbor recalls an era of can-do American spirit.
The Hawken-Spencer Rifle was a Crossbreed in Western Armament
A hybrid is defined as “one of mixed origin or composition,” and the most […]
The Missile With a Man In It
The breathtakingly sleek Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was designed for a purpose that was too far ahead of its time.
Women Who Have Taken Up Arms Throughout History
Throughout history women have taken up arms for all kinds of reasons. Here are the stories of eight who went to war—and why.
John L. Sullivan: Last Bare-Knuckled Champion
After a 10-year reign as heavyweight champion and—at one time—the most popular and most […]
Lebanon, Connecticut
The town of Lebanon, Connecticut, approximately 25 miles southeast of the state’s capital at […]
‘The Necessity of Refusing My Signature’
Although the mastermind of liberty, when it came to the Constitution, George Mason just […]
Alfred Mendes and the Story that Inspired the Film ‘1917’
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes hoped to capture in his grandfather’s war story in the World War I film “1917.”
Book Review: The Robber Baron Who Gave Us Silicon Valley
Leland Stanford bribed, stole, and murdered his way to fame and acclaim.