Mossad Retrieves Legendary Agent’s Watch After 50 Years
Nadia Cohen, the wife of the legendary Mossad undercover agent Eli Cohen, was thrilled to be presented with her husband’s personal wristwatch over 50 years…
Marine Vet is Warrior for Hope
In 2017, marine veteran Rob Jones completed 31 marathons in 31 days. He did this in 31 cities across the United States. In 2013 he…
The L-39 Albatros – Czech Engineering at Its Finest
The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance jet trainer and light-ground attack aircraft. It was developed by Aero Vodochody in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Along…
500 Year Old 2-Handed Sword Found in Norwegian Lake
Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest freshwater lake has given up a five-hundred-year-old sword. While many treasure hunters use metal detectors, MiroBaricic and Knut-Erik Gylder of Norway…
Microsoft Giant Recovering Sunken History
Paul Gardner Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and number forty-three on the list of the wealthiest people in the world, is trying to make a…
Hero to Traitor – German Soldier Defected & Warned Soviets of Invasion then Disappeared
Alfred Liskow was a German soldier who defected to the Soviet Union shortly before the launch of Operation Barbarossa. He received a warm welcome at…
From Cabin Boy to Admiral – Charles Wager’s Remarkable Career
Charles Wager was born in 1666. He lived in London with his mother, Prudence (the daughter of Vice-Admiral William Goodson), and step-father, Alexander Parker, a…
RAF Celebrates Brilliant 100 Years, but Not Without Some Controversy
A study has found that only 25% of British citizens know that the Royal Air Force (RAF) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. More…
The French Submarine Disaster at Bizerta
After the Franco-German War concluded in May of 1871 with the surrender of France and the Treaty of Frankfurt, the French realized they needed better…
Grace and Age – Russia’s Fleet of Classic Warships
Although it lacks a naval history the equivalent of Great Britain, Russia maintains a fleet of beautiful sailing ships that travel the world extensively for…
Silverware Made for Hitler’s 50th Birthday Sells $16,550
A recent auction sold cutlery made for Adolf Hitler as a gift for his 50th birthday. The pieces brought in £12,500 (about $16,500 USD). The…
Warrior’s Circle of Honor – Memorial to Native American Vets
Harvey Pratt, a member of the Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne tribes, woke up with a vision swimming around in his head. This Guthrie, Oklahoma native…