De Rebus Bellicis is a fascinating work from the late Roman Empire, written around the…
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The Vietnam War was a shock to the psyche of the United States. Anticipating a…
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History
The Aztec Animal Warriors: Sacrifice, Status and Murderous Intent
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenWarrior cults seem to be an engrained part of our collective historical psyche. Ever since…
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“Crossing the Rubicon” is, if not a common phrase, something recognizable to most. It captures…
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We like to think our governments create legislation to protect us, using it as a…
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HistoryMyths & Legends
That Time Sun Tzu Raised an Army of 180 Prostitutes
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenSun Tzu is the most famous military strategist in history. His legendary work The Art…
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Anyone who has ever seen a Hollywood blockbuster or watched an action TV show has…
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In the rugged hills of West Virginia, a clash of power and determination unfolded, forever…
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There is something about American folk heroes that ensures they persist in the public consciousness.…
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ArchaeologyMyths & Legends
Brotherhood of the Koryos: Vicious Bronze Age Band of Fighting Men
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe Koryos were literally a group of fighters, from out of the earliest proto-history of…
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The image of a Roman soldier is a familiar one to modern audiences. The high,…
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There are many nicknames for police, generally coined by those they target. Among the most…
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Following the Soviet Invasion of Poland, 16 days after Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939,…
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Not many know his name, but Wenceslao Moguel is one of the few people who…
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History
How did Carl von Clausewitz’s Private Scribblings Revolutionize War?
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanCarl von Clausewitz, or Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz to give him his full name,…