A map of Oklahoma and Indian territory.
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This Japanese Fire Arrow Was a Deadly Game Changer for Pirates and Samurai Alike
The Japanese blended Eastern and Western weapons technology to create a powerful fire arrow.
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Caught Sleeping at the Wheel: How the Union Army Almost Nabbed Stonewall Jackson
Cut off from his staff by daring Northern horsemen, Stonewall Jackson faced near-certain disaster. How did he escape?
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Revenge on the Rhine: How Rome Got Even After the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
Spurred to anger after finding their fallen comrades in Germany, Roman soldiers snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat.
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Was the Spitfire the Best-Looking Airplane of World War II?
Distinctive in design, it was one of the best-known fighters in the conflict—and got better and better as time went on.
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Ten Top Western Artists Working Today: From Painting Cowboys to Making Cowboy Boots
While not all encompassing, these are some of the best.
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‘Loose lips sink ships’: How Northern Newspapers Gave Away Vital Intelligence to the Confederacy
Northern newspapers were culpable in aiding Confederate intelligence during Burnside’s North Carolina Expedition of 1862.
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When A Spaghetti Tree Hoax Caused A Nationwide Uproar
In 1957, BBC producers released a prank broadcast reporting that spaghetti grew on trees. They didn’t expect to be taken quite so seriously.
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Ulysses S. Grant’s Humble Midwestern Roots
Author Jack Hurst discusses his new book, ‘America’s Hardscrabble General: Ulysses S. Grant From Farm Boy to Shiloh.’
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Why the Flamethrower Became so Effective (and Terrifying)
The M2-2 corrected the deficiencies of earlier models.