Category: Odd Facts
Of Scythians and Amazons — Warrior Women of the Era of Alexander the Great
“Aeschylus described them as ‘the Amazons of the land of Colchis, the virgins fearless in battle, the Scythian hordes who live at the world’s end.’” By David Grant IN NOVEMBER OF 1977, excavators in the…
Unknown Sailors — Meet Some of History’s Lesser-Known Navies
“In their own way, each left its mark on maritime military history.” SOME NATIONS ARE known for their legendary naval exploits: The Phoenicians, Athenians, Venetians, Spaniards and English all made history on the high seas….
Caesar’s British Invasion – Unravelling the Mysteries of Rome’s Earliest Campaign in England
“Despite Caesar’s own first-hand accounts of his British invasions, many of the finer details of his campaigns have stumped historians and researchers for literally hundreds of years.” By Roger Nolan JULIUS CAESAR INVADED Britain more…
The Battle of ‘Negro Fort’ – Inside America’s Forgotten Slave Rebellion
“The Battle of the ‘Negro Fort,’ marks a critical moment when the federal government took a decisive stance in support of slavery and its expansion.” By Matt Clavin THE TIDAL MARSHES of Florida’s Apalachicola River…
The Victoria Cross — 12 Things You Might Not Know About Britain’s Highest Decoration for Valour
“The VC has had an eventful history, with many a bump in the road. Here are some parts of the story that might surprise you.” By Granville Allen Mawer IN 1929, while attending a reunion…
Fighting for the Empire – Meet Japan’s Foreign Volunteers of WW2
“As the war continued, Japan’s outnumbered military relied heavily on these foreign auxiliaries and volunteers to fight against partisans and secure the hinterland of their fast-growing collection of occupied territories.” By Florian Heydorn WHEN JAPAN…
