During the Cold War, these fighter planes were the mainstay of Soviet air defense. Here’s the history—and ignominious coda of the USSR’s premier fighter jets.
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Combat Condoms and Rubber Fins: The Underwater Demolition Teams of WWII
An interview with journalist Andrew Dubbins on the creation of the UDTs and the evolution of the SEALs.
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The WWI Pistol That ‘Played’ Han Solo’s Blaster Just Sold for How Much?!
Referred to in Star Wars as a BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster, this particular “plasma weapon” was designed around an authentic Mauser C96.
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How a One-Eyed Canadian Almost Ruined the Japanese Surrender of WWII
The Japanese surrender at Tokyo Bay ended history’s bloodiest war — but it was almost aborted, thanks to a classic Canadian “sorry” moment.
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This Union General Had It All: Wealth. Women. One Arm. He Died at 47, Refusing to Surrender.
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Phil Kearny died with a single bullet to the spine.
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What Else Happened on Sept. 1? We Look Beyond the Start of WWII.
Ten dates in history that warrant a further look.
National History Day: Turning Points in History
Learn about the 2023–24 competition and get resources on topics.
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Who Stole This Iconic Portrait of Winston Churchill?
Since 1998 the original print, shot by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh, has hung on the hotel wall of Fairmont Château Laurier. That is, until recently.
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Old Ironsides Gets its First Female Commanding Officer
Cmdr. Billie Farrell took command of USS Constitution in January 2022.
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M54 Gun Truck: The Savior of the Support Convoy
Crews constantly modified and improved their trucks according to their imaginations and construction skills.