Military History

From his horrifying childhood to his brutal wars and scandalous secrets, too few people know the dark history of Frederick the Great.

Discover the utterly harrowing stories behind the heroic men and women who have earned a Purple Heart or Medal of Honor throughout history.

Cao Cao was a firm and effective leader—but he could also be unspeakably ruthless, as the Xu people learned the hard way.

Timur Facts: Timur's casket had the words, “Whomsoever opens my tomb shall unleash an invader more terrible than I” inscribed inside.

From his horrifying childhood to his brutal wars and scandalous secrets, too few people know the dark history of Frederick the Great.

From his horrifying childhood to his brutal wars and scandalous secrets, too few people know the dark history of Frederick the Great.