Mark Schilling articles

Out of place artifacts are artifacts found in unusual contexts, without a logical explanation for why they're there. But what's the truth?

Duct tape is one of the best inventions to come out of WWII, but few people know the bizarre story behind its name.

When heiress Patty Hearst was abducted in 1974, the world was stunned—but then a shocking twist made the story even more chilling.

It's sometimes easy to forget the contributions of animals in military history. They may not understand what's happening around them, but they’ve nevertheless played a crucial role in battle, even in the modern era. Here are some of military history's most heroic animals.

Whether you're a child actor or not, fame is fickle. Some of these '90s icons peaked before the turn of the century, while others managed to come back to success after some time off. No matter what, these are some of the faces which helped define the 1990s.

Humanity's drive for innovation has led to the creation of the most deadly armaments in history—it's also led to some downright bizarre weapons as well.

There are countless horrific stories from the long history of war. Nevertheless, stories about the military can be strange and entertaining as well—and some tales, like the ones on this list, just seem too farfetched to be real.

There is so much information available about WWII it can be overwhelming. The biggest and costliest conflict in human history lasted six years, and while it was fought mostly in Europe and Asia, it impacted the whole world. Let’s look at three of the key battles of WWII.