Matt Whittaker

The Negro Leagues started around 1920 primarily because African Americans wanted to play baseball. Individual teams or small clubs had previously existed, but nothing on a national level.

The three Seminole Wars erupted in Florida during the early 19th century, a battle fought between the United States and the Seminole Indians of Florida.

Incredibly, camels played a vital role in the Old West; with their hardy constitutions they became the ideal companions in arid, desert regions.

The law enforcement agency known as the Texas Rangers was founded to shield settlers from Native American tribes.

World War II is when the bomber came of age, and such aircraft could impact the course of war. All the powers would field planes whose names would become synonymous with this conflict.

While samurai movies and Westerns might seem entirely distinct, hardcore fans will notice many overlaps between the two classic film genres.

The 54th Regiment was an army of free and enslaved African American slaves who played a key role during the American Civil War.

The Axis Powers were a coalition of nations including Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Japan, who joined forces during World War II.