Author Matt Brown
Matt Brown is a graduate student specializing in the history of Soviet Asia and Soviet nationality policy. He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends.
A Picture from History: Operation Cobra
After the successful D-Day landings, the Allies advance moved slowly inland to the hedgerows of the Normandy region in Operation Cobra. (Read)
A Picture from History: Richard Pittman
In this Picture from history, we look at Congressional Medal of Honor winner Richard Pittman and his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. (Read)
A Picture from History: Herbert K. Pilila’au & Heartbreak Ridge
We take a look at the heroic actions of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Herbert K. Pilila'au at Heartbreak Ridge. (Read)
A Picture from History: The 1986 Miami Shootout
In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. (Read)
Russia vs. Ukraine: What Led to the 2022 Invasion?
With the recent fighting between Russia and Ukraine, you might be asking how did they get there? Well, we have the details on what led to the current war. (Read)
A Picture from History: Audie Murphy
We take a look at the most decorated WWII American soldier -- Audie Murphy. From the battlefield to film, come learn more about Murphy's achievements. (Read)
A Picture from History: The Assassination of Robert Kennedy
In this Picture from History, we take a look back at the assassination of New York Senator Robert Kennedy in 1968. (Read)
A Picture from History: Lillian Smith vs. Annie Oakley
In this Picture from History, we look at the rivalry between iconic trick shooters Annie Oakley and Lillian Smith. (Read)
A Picture from History: Wild Bill Hickok
In this Picture from History, we examine the famed Wild Bill Hickok -- a legendary Wild West gunfighter and gambler. (Read)
A Picture from History: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
In this Picture from History, we examine the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral -- and break fact from fiction in this look into the actual events. (Read)
A Picture from History: Attempted Assassination
In this Picture from History, we explore the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in March 1981, outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. (Read)
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict 101: What’s Up with Armenia & Azerbaijan?
Nagorno-Karabakh, huh? We go over the basics of what's happening in the regional conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. (Read)
