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Belisarius: Justinian’s 'Tip of the Spear' in the Restoration of the Western Roman Empire
Belisarius was Emperor Justinian's 'tip of the spear' while the Emperor rebuilt the Roman Empire in the West.
Dana Rovang
Aug 2115 min read


How a Ghost Army Helped The Allies Reach Germany in World War 2
During WWII, the Americans established a unique tactical deception unit for regular deployment that became known as the “Ghost Army.”
Dana Rovang
May 2810 min read


Operation Mincemeat: How the Allies Fooled the Nazis about the Mediterranean Invasion
During WWII, Operation Mincemeat fooled the Nazis and paved the way for the Allied Mediterranean Invasion.
Dana Rovang
Jan 228 min read


The Bixby Letter: Saving Private Ryan and the origin of the Lincoln letter
A controversial letter said to be written by Abraham Lincoln to a widow who had lost sons in the Civil War is central to Saving Private Ryan
Dana Rovang
Dec 18, 202411 min read


How the Allies Duped the Nazis for D-Day with Operation Fortitude
Operation Fortitude was a multi-pronged Allied operation that successfully misdirected the Axis powers in WWII in the run-up to D-Day.
Dana Rovang
Oct 2, 20246 min read


Noncombatant Service: Conscientious Objectors’ Fight for Mental Health Reform during WWII
During WWII, many Conscientious Objectors worked to reform mental health care institutions, with lasting results.
Nate Barker
Jun 28, 20248 min read


Baku's Maiden Tower: Zoroastrian Legends & Architectural Mysteries
The Maiden Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan is the source of much speculation about its origin, and has generated many legends as a result.
Dana Rovang
May 11, 20239 min read


The "weird" law against killing camels in Arizona
Dana Rovang It is a true fact that there was once a law in Arizona making killing a camel a crime. But, what if you didn’t know what a...
Dana Rovang
May 5, 20228 min read


"Save the Day": The American Civil War origins of a superhero phrase
Dana Rovang What would a superhero story be without someone swooping in at the last moment to “Save The Day?” Snatching victory from the...
Dana Rovang
Apr 19, 20227 min read
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