Tim Ott

Tim Ott has written for Biography and other A+E sites since 2012.

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World War I pitted Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire against Great Britain, the United States, France, Russia, Italy and Japan. New military technology resulted in unprecedented carnage. By the time the war was over and the Allied Powers claimed victory, more than 16 million people—soldiers and civilians alike—were dead.

World War I

Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

Sports

From religious and patriotic observances to celebrations of ethnic pride, explore the history of Easter, Passover, New Year's Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day and much more.

Tim Ott

Stories

11 Objects Carried by World War I Infantrymen

What Is the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

How Jesse Owens Foiled Hitler’s Plans for the 1936 Olympics