See Weapons of War Designed by Leonardo Da Vinci
History’s ultimate polymath Leonardo da Vinci created both high art and fantastic weaponry
‘The Gallery of Miracles and Madness’ Review
Charlie English's new book explains why some of Hitler's so-called "degenerate" artists were also among the first victims of the Nazi gas chambers.
The James: A Florida Museum Looks West
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art brings the Old and New West to St. Petersburg, Fla.
Building a Spanish Civil War Duo: Messerschmitt Bf-109D vs. Polikarpov I-16
The Hobbycraft model company brings two iconic aircraft that saw action in the Spanish Civil War to its model kit lineup
The WWII Paratrooper Who Recorded His War in Art
Robert Baldwin gained two Bronze Stars and a lifetime's worth of inspiration after serving with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Germany.
‘From San Francisco Eastward’ Book Review
Carolyn Grattan Eichin profiles the producers, directors and performers who brought theater to the West
Viking ‘Bear’ Naked Warriors: A Closer Look at Berserkers
Berserker warriors fought naked, bit their shields, and wore bearskins - or did they? A closer look at the Viking equivalent of Special Forces
Ancient Cave Art Panoramas found in Pecos, Texas
Ancient rock art recently discovered in Pecos, Texas, matches similar findings further south in Mexico, establishing a regional continuity of culture in myths and traditions
‘A View From Abroad’ Review: Abigail and John Adams Became Americans on Their Decade-Long Grand Tour
The first couple of New England gained greater insight Into their country by contrasting it to the old world
Melody Groves: They Don’t Need No Badges
The latest history from author Groves profiles Old West lawmen turned lawbreakers
Russia Adopts New Law to Counter Nazi Symbols, Revisionism
In July 2021 Russia became the most recent nation to join European countries adopting legal measures to stop the spread of Nazi symbols and ideology
Harley Brown: From Moose Jaw to the Masters
Inspired by his father, Canadian Harley Brown has painted everything from North American Indians to Hollywood celebs
‘How German Ingenuity Inspired America’ Review: The Old World’s Gifts to the New
America's largest immigrant population introduced Teutonic traditions that seem homegrown to us now
‘Rock Me on the Water’ Review: How California Came to Dominate American Culture
The Eagles took it too easy, Debbie lit up our lives and Bruce (the shark) scared us to death
‘The Man Who Invented Billy the Kid’ Book Review
John LeMay profiles Ash Upson, ghostwriter of Pat Garrett's 1882 classic 'The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid'
‘John Finerty Reports the Sioux War’ Book Review
Paul Hedren relates the war reportage of frontier gonzo journalist John Finerty
