Of all the forgotten tales brought back to life in this column, this one may be the most obscure of all. You’ll have to dig ...

The story of the M65 “Atomic Annie” cannon is an engaging portrait of the Cold War era—a time when nuclear war hung over everybody and military innovation was motivated by a desire for deterrence as ...

In a forgotten tale, J. Mark Powell recounts the obscure history of Fort Gadsden in Florida, where a single cannon shot determined the fate of hundreds in 1816.

Learn how Henry Knox moved cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in the winter of 1775-76 and forced the British to leave ...

On Thursday New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer and local historian Dan Groebner got a closer look at 1862 cannon on display near ...

After Johnny’s passing, Hank received a call from his son sharing that Johnny had specified for the cannon to be given back to Hank after his passing. Hank shared the story and his reaction to having ...

While Florida’s panhandle is widely known for its white sandy beaches, emerald green waters and vibrant coastal life, many visitors (and even locals) overlook the walkable historic sites that bring ...

Of all the forgotten tales brought back to life in this column, this one may be the most obscure of all. You’ll have to dig deep into the history books to find it. Though forgotten today, it played a ...

Of all the forgotten tales brought back to life in this column, this one may be the most obscure of all. You’ll have to dig deep into the history books to find it. Though forgotten today, it played a ...