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: The Battle of Waterloo
In this Picture from History, we take a look at the Battle of Waterloo which saw Napoleon Bonaparte's forces face off against the British and Prussians. (Read)
A Picture from History: Battle of Okinawa
In this Picture from History, we take a look back at the Battle of Okinawa, which raged for almost three months as Americans and Japanese fought for control. (Read)
A Picture from History: The Battle of Stalingrad
The fierce urban warfare of the Battle of Stalingrad has been the subject of countless films, books, and video games...and we're taking a closer look. (Read)
A Picture from History: Robert M. Hanson
In this Picture from History, we dive into the story of Lt. Robert M. Hanson -- a pilot credited with over 20 aerial victories in WWII. (Read)
A Picture from History: Edward A. Carter Jr.
In this Picture from History, we take a look at Medal of Honor recipient Edward A. Carter Jr. and his heroic actions during World War II. (Read)
A Picture from History: Operation Jubilee
We take a look at Operation Jubilee, otherwise known as the Dieppe Raid, and how this failed mission helped the allies with D-Day. (Read)
A Picture from History: The Great Emu War of 1932
We take a look at an interesting conflict between Australia and...emus. Come learn more about the weapons and tactics of the Great Emu War of 1932! (Read)
A Picture from History: The North Hollywood Shootout
In this Picture from History, we explore the notorious North Hollywood Shootout in California in 1997 and the LAPD's response. (Read)
A Picture from History: William B. Turner
We take a look at Congressional Medal of Honor recipient William B. Turner and his heroism in the trenches during World War I. (Read)
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)
