As World War II raged in Europe and North Africa, the United States celebrated its Independence Day in July 1941. It was looking increasingly likely that the U.S. would enter the war, and President Franklin Roosevelt delivered an address that…
Manuel Artesero, a superman better known as ‘Manolo el del bombo’ (Manolo the bass drummer), is a national institution in Spain. He has become instantly recognizable by his large beret, his number 12 jersey and, of course, his famous bass…
Learn about Argentina’s Diego Armando Maradona—one of the greatest, and most controversial, icons in the history of the sport. Subscribe for more from HISTORY: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=historychannel Find out more about History Vault: https://www.historyvault.com/ Find out more about this and other specials…
Discover more about Mark Leech, one of the most famous soccer photographers in the world. He’s widely credited with having captured some of the sport’s most memorable moments. Watch as he displays the World Cup’s forgotten images. Subscribe for more…
As the hosts of the 2014 World Cup, Brazil was one of the favorites to win the whole tournament. Discover how that dream turned into a nightmare for the South American nation, when it was handed its biggest defeat in…
Learn about Gianni Bellini, who always believed it was his destiny to have the biggest collection of soccer stickers in the world. His massive collection now includes over one million stickers. Subscribe for more from HISTORY: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=historychannel Find out more…
Learn about Piet De Visser, who is considered one of the greatest soccer scouts of all time. After a heart problem cut short his career, he dedicated the next 25 years to finding new global superstars. Subscribe for more from…
In the shadow of Hitler’s rise to power, Americans observe Memorial Day in 1936 with a sense that another worldwide conflict might be on the horizon. General John Pershing, who led America’s forces during WWI, argues that peace should be…
