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The most dangerous gravesite in the US resides in Arlington Cemetery

Richard McKinley was one of three men killed in America's first nuclear accident.

By Claire Barrett

20 hours ago

Angel’s Glow: The glowing bacteria that saved soldier lives at Shiloh

Dubbed the "Angel's Glow" by Civil War soldiers doctors reported that those with glowing wounds had lower infection rates and healed much faster.

By Claire Barrett

27 hours ago

How a WWII vet created one of the most beloved comic strip characters

When Charles M. Schulz came up with the concept of Snoopy, he recalled the tragic loss of his mother as he was leaving to go to war.

By Dave Kindy

2 days ago

The WWII origins of the (now demolished) East Wing of the White House

The White House’s many reconstruction and remodeling efforts since 1792 have drawn media, congressional and public ire. This one has been no different.

By Claire Barrett

4 days ago

A new, unvarnished account of the deadly German U-boat war

Eminent scholar Roger Moorhouse recently spoke to Military Times to discuss his book, “Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War," which released Tuesday.

By Claire Barrett

4 days ago

This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon

Fort Gordon now honors Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon, who gave his life during the Battle of Mogadishu.

By Claire Barrett

5 days ago