Hedy Lamarr Helped Develop the Technology Behind Wi-Fi – All the Way Back in World War II
Hedy Lamarr is often celebrated for her captivating performances on the silver screen during Hollywood’s illustrious Golden Age, but behind her luminous facade was a…
Five Skeletons Discovered Buried Beneath the Wolf’s Lair in Poland
Five human skeletons have been unearthed at the Wolfsschanze – “Wolf’s Lair,” in English – in Poland. The human remains, found without their hands and…
Neville Brand Received the Silver Star for Single-Handedly Taking on Enemy Troops Armed With Machine Guns
When looking back at the stars who dominated the silver screen during the 1950s and ’60s, you’ll find that the majority served in some capacity…
Ceremony Held in Dorset to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Exercise Tiger
A commemoration event to mark the 80th anniversary of Exercise Tiger took place on the afternoon of Friday, April 26, 2024, at Portland in Dorset,…
Jimmy Buffett Anonymously Donated Two WWII-Era Aircraft to a Museum Before His Death
Jimmy Buffett’s passing on September 1, 2023 was a shock to music fans across the world. The “Margaritaville” singer’s death was attributed to an aggressive…
Operation Market Garden Led to a Decades-Long Treasure Hunt That’s Still Ongoing
In 2023, the Dutch National Archives unveiled a collection of documents that had previously been classified as “confidential,” as per the customary 75-year term. Among…
The Japanese Bolt-Action Arisaka Type 99 Rifle Saw Extensive Use In the Pacific Theater
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was a significant evolution in the realm of military armaments. Born out of necessity in the 1930s, its development reflected…
Germany Hoped to Weaponize the Occult to Win the Second World War
Germany thought up several strategies to increase its chances of winning World War II, including the breeding of potato bugs to decimate enemy crops and…
The Battle of France Saw a European Power Fall in Just Six Weeks
One campaign changed the direction of the Second World War: the Battle of France. The period leading up to the engagement was known as the…
Shiro Ishii and the Dark Legacy of Japan’s Unit 731
Japanese physician Shiro Ishii presided over a series of abhorrent medical experiments that stand as some of the most egregious atrocities in modern history. Ranging…
The Dear John Letter Was a Symbol of Heartbreak Amid the Terrors of War
When its comes to wartime communications, few carry the weight of the infamous Dear John letter. Originating during World War II, these correspondences have become…
Ending the Deadliest Conflict in Human History: Why Did Japan Surrender in World War II?
The Japanese surrender in World War II brought to a close one of the darkest and deadliest chapters in human history. While the Germans waved…