Raising the flag on Iwo Jima: Here's the story behind that iconic World War II photo By All About History, Tom Garner On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines raised the U.S. flag over the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Their photo is one of the most iconic images of World War II.
The Battle of Iwo Jima: A gruesome victory for the Allied Forces By All About History, Tom Garner Fought on a tiny volcanic island 76 years ago, this brutal clash between American and Japanese forces defined the horror of the Pacific theater.
Malcolm X: Life and legacy of the fierce civil rights campaigner By All About History This political activist and minister challenged the conventions of race and religion during the early years of the civil rights movement.
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MLK and Malcolm X were more alike than we thought. Here's why. By Jonathan Gordon, All About History Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century and of the civil rights movement. And they were more alike than many may have thought.
Margaret Thatcher: Facts about the controversial prime minister in 'The Crown' By David J. Williamson, All About History Margaret Thatcher was Britain's first woman prime minister, and one of the country's most controversial figures.
The true story behind Princess Diana's fairytale wedding in 'The Crown' By Melanie Clegg, All About History Prince Charles and Diana's engagement and wedding captured the world's attention, but it wasn't as perfect as it appeared.
The US Constitution: Facts about the country's founding document By Tom Garner, All About History Written over 200 years ago, the Constitution is a legal document of Articles and Amendments that form the foundation of the federal government, state authority and citizen rights.
Plague doctors: Separating medical myths from facts By Winston Black, All About History These spooky costumes may have been worn by some early modern physicians to ward off infection, but the history of plague medicine goes back much further.
Walter Raleigh's bloody quest for El Dorado By All About History, Mathew Lyons The Tudor explorer risked everything in his obsessive hunt for gold and glory.
VE Day: The end of World War II in Europe By Callum McKelvie, All About History On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies, bringing an end to World War II in Europe and triggering huge celebrations around the world.
20 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history By Owen Jarus, All About History Disease outbreaks have ravaged humanity from prehistory to modern times, sometimes changing the course of history and even wiping out entire civilizations.
Spanish flu: The deadliest pandemic in history By All About History Over 100 years ago, a killer strain of the influenza virus infected over a third of the world's population.
Why is Jerusalem important? A Q&A with historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore By All About History Jerusalem is the epicenter of several of the world's major religions, but its importance is much more than just spiritual.
What Was the Black Death? By Winston Black, All About History The Black Death killed over half the population of Europe during the Middle Ages.
What If the Berlin Wall Had Not Fallen in 1989? By All About History Thirty years ago this November, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of the Cold War — but what would have happened if East and West remained divided?
Bringing Ancient Mesopotamia to Life By All About History How building a narrative around ancient artifacts is bringing Mesopotamia to life.