Each episode centers around little known events or persons from Black history. Selected for their effect on African Americans and American Culture.

Ever wondered how food is prepared for thousands of sailors in the middle of the ocean? In this video, we take you inside the kitchens of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to explore a day in the life of the cooks responsible for making nearly 14,000 meals eve...

How the Harlem Hellfighters turned WWI trenches into stages, spreading jazz across France and reshaping global culture through music and courage.

Discover the story of the Harlem Hellfighters, the legendary all-Black 369th Infantry Regiment who fought bravely in World War I and made history.

Ever wondered why those iconic military ID plates are called “dog tags”?

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military pilots and support personnel in the U.S. Army Air Corps (the precursor to the U.S. Air Force) during World War II. They were part of an experimental program to train Black aviators at Tuskegee A...

Why do the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard still use nautical miles? And what the heck is a knot?! In this video, Ashley explains what the difference is between a nautical mile and a standard mile - or a statute mile, as it’s technically called. She also...

This video delves into the history, legends, and mysteries surrounding the Knights Templar. Established around 1119 and officially recognized by the Pope in 1129, this group of French knights swore to protect Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem and the Holy L...

The unofficial term—abbreviated as “S.O.S.”—became popular slang among American soldiers during World War II. It refers to “cream chipped beef on toast,” a dish that's been featured in Army cookbooks for over 100 years. Any creamed meat (shit) served on t...

"The Battle Hymn of the Republic" went through a number of versions in the years immediately before the Civil War. Its tune and its early lyrics were written by William Steffe about 1856. Here, The United States Army Field Band performs the famous Civil W...

This late 1950s / early 1960s era film from the TV series "The Big Picture" depicts the methods used in basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical episode from the U.S....

We got an inside look at how Army Culinary Specialists are trained at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, Virginia.

The world's biggest boy band BTS will be abandoning their fandom "army" to join the South Korean military for national service, their agents say.

The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa. Featuring 70 U.S. Navy Band musicians and recorded at their homes. Just GLORIOUS!!!!