British Major Walking 1,200 Miles To Raise Money For Research Into Daughter’s Rare Genetic Condition
A British Army major is embarking on a walk across the American east coast to raise money for research into Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, a…
The Strangest Military Units That Ever Existed – and Why
Over the course of human history, there have been an innumerable amount of military groups, squadrons and divisions formed for one reason or another. Some…
77 Years Later: Soldier Identified from WWII Will Be Laid To Rest In North Carolina
The remains of an Army servicemember who was declared missing during WWII have been successfully identified almost 77 years later. The lieutenant from Parkton, North…
The MOUNDS Chocolate Bar Helped American Espionage Efforts During World War II
Chocolate lovers are aware of Hershey’s MOUNDS bar. The coconut-filled, dark chocolate treat is an American staple, and as far as Hershey’s chocolate goes, it’s…
Teen Goes Viral Asking Questions to Her Dad, A Retired US Spy
A UC Berkley student has gone viral, thanks to her rather unique TikTok series, where she interviews her father, who just happens to be a…
Demon Core: A Third Atomic Bomb Intended For Japan That Ended Up Killing Americans
In August 1945 the United States dropped two atomic bombs on two Japanese cities. These bombings remain the only time nuclear weapons have ever been…
Only Two Submarines Have Sunk Ships Since the End of WWII
Both the First and Second World Wars cemented the submarine’s place in military arsenals around the world. German U-boats and their domination of the north…
Meissen Porcelain Recovered By the Monuments Men Brings £10 Million At Auction
An auction featuring 117 Meissen porcelain pieces has fetched over £10 million. The items auctioned off once belonged to lawyer and industrialist Dr. Franz Oppenheimer…
There’s a Receipt for the Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
One of history’s most significant receipts was that which marked the successful delivery and use of Little Boy, the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during…
5 Of The Greatest Tank Battles Of All Time
Tanks have only been a tool of war since WWI when the British first deployed their slow, heavy yet powerful steel beasts. Despite their relatively…
Photos From TANKFEST 2021: Some Of The World’s Most Well-Preserved Operational Tanks!
The Tank Museum held its annual TANKFEST over the weekend. 15,000 visitors attended the three-day festival in Bovington, United Kingdom, which played host to tanks…
Berserkers: Soldiers who fought in a trance and gave us the modern-day word for “Berserk”
Old Norse literature details stories of wild soldiers who fought battles in a trancelike state, feeling neither pain nor fear and not stopping until, they,…