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Explainer: The Cross, an eternal symbol of love that’s been tragically twisted by terrorists, war criminals

A scholar of medieval Christian history and worship explains the complicated history of the Cross.

By Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross

5 years ago

The Navy’s Ex Ex and a legacy of military naturalists

On Aug. 18, 1838, the Exploring Expedition led by Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes embarked on a world cruise of scientific discovery. He fit well into a class of armed scientists, military naturalists who rose to prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries.

By Richard Conniff, HistoryNet

5 years ago

Trial by fire in the Coral Sea

The Battle of the Coral Sea was a tactical defeat for the U.S. Navy that also proved to be a significant strategic victory.

By Joseph H. Alexander, Military History Quarterly

5 years ago

1,800-year-old Roman penis carvings discovered near Hadrian’s Wall — some things never change

Militarized affinity for phallic scribbling dates back long before the first illustrations were ever fashioned by bored American service members.

5 years ago

Archaeologists discover fascinating shipwreck off Lisbon

Pepper corns, cowry shells used in the slave trade and bronze artillery pieces litter the wreck site.

6 years ago

Japanese emperor tries to make amends for his father’s war

For his last time, Japan’s Emperor Akihito addressed a memorial service Wednesday marking the end of World War II. Once again, he expressed “deep remorse” for the war.

6 years ago

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