Military History

Robert Smalls, a former slave who was conscripted into Confederate service, stole a Confederate steamer ship and escaped from...

As a young girl, Remedios Gomez-Paraiso loved all things beauty-related. Her life changed dramatically when the Japanese...

To honor the Coast Guard's August 4th birthday: five stories to remind you the Coast Guard punches way above its weight.

While Matthew Fontaine Maury is considered the father of modern oceanography, he resigned his commission in 1861 and joined...

Supporters of Danny Hernandez are pushing for his Silver Star to be upgraded to the Medal of Honor.

There's one star that stands out among the rest, because it's not a star at all.

Nintendo equipment, no matter how many times you had to blow into the cartridge as a kid, is notoriously durable.

Nothing fuels late-night office hours like ordering a pizza.

This game teaches the story of the first American foreign war while reliving its history - if you play your cards right.

The Longest Night of Museums is an online event that will showcase 15 historical naval museums from around the world in a 17...