Ethics & heritage
Forgotten Breakout: World War II's Largest Prison Escape
The Cowra breakout, which occurred in 1944, was the largest prison escape in World War II history, resulting in the deaths of over 200 Japanese POWs and 5 Australians.
Smithsonian Magazine
Staff reporter at The Potsherd, covering Archaeology.
Fieldwork & careers
Connecticut Teenager David Maltbie: The Forgotten Spy Who Outlived Nathan Hale
Newly uncovered documents reveal the story of David Maltbie, a 17-year-old Connecticut teenager who successfully spied on the British during the American Revolution in 1776, narrowly avoiding execution. While Nathan Hale's failed mission is well-known, Maltbie's contributions to Washington's intelligence efforts remained hidden until recently.
Finds & material
Uncovering the Story of a World War II Soldier Through His Love Letters
A collection of over 300 love letters written by a World War II soldier has been discovered, but the identity of the soldier and his wife remained a mystery until recently. With the help of an amateur genealogist, the USO has finally tracked down two living relatives who remember the soldier.
Methods
German Auxiliaries in the Revolutionary War: Expectations, Realities, and Legacy
Around 30,000 German troops, hired by Britain through subsidy treaties, arrived in 1776 with the promise of a swift end to the American rebellion. Instead, they faced a protracted conflict, high casualties, and intense propaganda, while American leaders attempted to entice them to switch sides.