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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping it in all manner of ways. Of course

Q: What do you know about this person?A:  This is a picture of Congressman Robert Smalls. He was born into slavery the son of Lydia and Robert Smalls although most historians agree his true father was

Q: Who is this great lady and which two agencies did she create?A: This is a picture of Clara Barton, born Clarissa Harlowe Barton in 1821. She Created the Bureau of Records of Missing Men of the Armi

Longleaf Traditional Antique Kurdish A Timeless Blade with History and Heritage National Knife Day (August 24) is more than a quirky holiday; it’s a moment to recognize one of humanity’s oldest and

Q: Who was Stonewall Jackson, why was he called 'Stonewall' and what was his real name?A: Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was born January 21, 1864 in Clarksburg, VA. He graduated from West Point

A: Edmund Ruffin and he is famous for having fired the first and last shot of the civil war.Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) was a successful plantation owner and Virginia Senator from 1823-1827. He was labe

A kukri doesn't look like it should work as well as it does. The blade bends forward partway down its length, an angle that looks wrong to anyone raised on straight edged knives, until you swing one a

June 22, 2011 represented the 70th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. Considered the greatest invasion in military hist

Are you seeking a classy and appropriate Christmas gift for a family member or friend who is a military officer or loves military history? Here’s our list of Christmas and holiday season gifts f

Bayonets have gone through many changes and styles through the years! Let's take a moment to look at some of the more common designs. P-1841 Sappers and Miners Model F Sword Bayonet This is

Battle of the Ironclads - CSS Virginia vs USS Monitor John A.B. Dahlgren was a cannon designer for the US Navy Ordnance Department; he designed the famous cannon that helped decide the War between th

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Knife Collectors & History Lovers: Best Blades, Swords, and Gear to Gift Buying a Valentine’s Day gift for a knife collector, sword enthusiast, reenactor, or history bu