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Oppenheimer’s Grandson Wishes Christopher Nolan Had Omitted One Scene From the Movie

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer'

The highly-anticipated biopic about notable theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer has officially been released. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy, Dunkirk), the film…

Amazing Discovery – Captured T-34 Found Decades After It Was Abandoned By the German Army

Fleet of T-34s driving down a street in Berlin

In the decades since the end of the Second World War, thousands of discoveries have been made. From sunken ships and downed aircraft to unexploded…

Then and Now: Incredible Photos Show France During WWII and Today

M4 Sherman driving along a street in Avranches

There’s nothing that better showcases the true impact of the Second World War than photos of the locations where the fighting took place. While it…

First Special Service Force: The ‘Devil’s Brigade’ That Struck Fear Into the Germans

Members of the First Special Service Force lined up in the interior of an aircraft + Patch of the First Special Service Force

The various Special Forces groups of the Second World War played a major role in the evolution of elite units in the decades to follow.…

Photos That Showcase the Durability of American Aircraft During World War II

Pilot looking at a hole in his aircraft + Airman standing on an aircraft, looking at a hole in its tail

Given the numerous theaters American aircraft flew in throughout World War II, it’s no wonder the majority suffered extensive damage at the hands of the…

Final Trailer for ‘Gladiator II’ Released Ahead of Film’s North American Premiere

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal as Lucius Verus and Marcus Acacius in 'Gladiator II'

The trailer for the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 historical epic, Gladiator, aptly named Gladiator II, was jam-packed with action, appearing to use what the…

Viktor Belenko: The Soviet Pilot Whose Defection Gave the West Access to the MiG-25

Military portrait of Viktor Belenko

Viktor Belenko was a Soviet pilot who defected to the United States during the height of the Cold War. A number of things make his…

The Subtle Philosophy Behind Staircases In Medieval Castles

Samantha Franco
Individual biking away from a medieval castle + View of a spiral staircase in a medieval castle

Castles were a common architectural structure throughout the medieval period, and they were constantly under attack. Just looking at them, one could describe these fortifications…

The Wildest Photos Taken Throughout the Second World War

Aerial photographer holding a large camera

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is especially true when it comes to wartime. There’s something about these images that…

Held Captive: Airman Richard Keirn Survived Being a Prisoner of War In Both WWII and Vietnam

Military portrait of Richard Keirn + Aerial view of Hỏa Lò Prison

Many servicemen found themselves fighting in not just the Second World War, but also in Vietnam. However, very few were held captive as prisoners of…

Russian Soldiers Accuse Comrades of Fragging, Praise Ukrainian Equipment In Intercepted Call

Two Russian soldiers standing in front of a wall covered in graffiti

Raging since February 24, 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian War shows no sign of slowing down. As the conflict has drawn on, Ukraine has released numerous audio…

On-the-Ground Interviews Reveal Americans’ Reactions to Pearl Harbor

Ship shrouded in smoke + Buttons about Pearl Harbor

American history forever changed on December 7, 1941 when Japan launched a horrific attack on Pearl Harbor, catapulting the United States into the Second World…