Everyday Slang That Originated In the Trenches of World War I
The English language is constantly evolving, with new words being added all the time. This isn’t a new phenomenon, with terms and expressions from across…
The Legend of Black Caesar: The Pirate who Buried $6 Million Worth of Gold
Henri Caesar is said to have buried between $2 million and $6 million in treasure across several islands in the area. At the height of…
“I See No Ships” Facts You May Not Have Known About Horatio Nelson
At the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, his right elbow was shattered by a musket ball during the attack, with the arm being removed by…
From Booze to Bombs: The Beer Carrying Spitfires of WWII
To prepare for a beer run, the fuel tanks attached to the pylons would be steam cleaned by ground crews. The tanks would then be…
Charged at 12 Germans With His Bayonet – Double Medal of Honor Recipient
The Battle of Belleau Wood would mark a turning point as the American forces helped to stop the final German offense of WWI. June 6,…
What if Britain had Lost the Battle Above its Skies in WWII?
The most likely result of German victory and the success of Operation Sea Lion would have been a new government in the UK. During the…
Web of Intrigue: How a Spider Helped With Scottish Independence
It is here, the tales tell us, that Robert came into contact with a spider, and the future of Scotland was shaped. Robert I, commonly…
Strange But True: When US & German Forces Defeated the Waffen SS
The inmates broke into the weapons room but could not leave the castle. The woods surrounding them were full of Waffen SS and Gestapo. Wars…
When The Earth Had a Ring About it- Project West Ford
The US military believed that the Soviet Union could attack an undersea cable. The American space program landed people on the moon and has contributed…
Whoops – When The USA Dropped a Nuclear Bomb onto a Farm in North Carolina
In January 1961, President John F. Kennedy was inaugurated and the Cold War was in full force. US Air Force bombers and fighter planes were…
The Irony – Nobel Peace Prize nominees included Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded yearly since 1901 with only 19 instances of no prize being awarded. The winner is determined by the…
Punch Drunk at Karansebes –The Austrian Army That Fought Itself
Battles generally consist of two opposing forces often from different countries or factions. The Battle of Karansebes is an exception: this deadly battle was fought…