Glacier Melt Reveals Soldiers’ Lost Artifacts
A melting glacier in northern Italy has revealed a cave shelter containing lost WWI artifacts. It was once the home to 20 Austrian soldiers who…
USS Idaho Is The First Ship To Bear That Name In A Century
The U.S. Navy has announced that they are constructing a new advanced attack submarine, named the USS Idaho (SSN-799). Work on the submarine started in…
Remembering The Tulsa Riot A Century Later
The Tulsa Riot is one of America’s darkest moments. This tragedy was soon glossed over, with many involved moving away and the ones who stayed…
A Traitor Foiled a Raid By the ‘Father of the American Navy’ Against Britain During the Revolutionary War
When discussing the American Revolution, it’s easy to assume that all of the fighting took place on North American soil. This is true to an…
The Morbid Origin of the Word “Deadline”
A deadline is something ingrained in modern culture, establishing a time which something has to be completed by, whether that’s a payment, college work, or…
Tank Museum To Host Militaria Fair and Auction
The Tank Museum is partnering with leading Dorset auction house Duke’s to present a new autumn militaria fair and auction. Taking place on 6th November…
Mathias Rust, A German Teenager, Flew A Cessna To Red Square In 1987
In 1987, Mathias Rust, a West German teenager, seemingly did the impossible when he flew a Cessna light aircraft through 500 miles of the most…
‘Not Just Our Family’s Story’ — Howard Wyss Served Aboard B-24 Liberator In China
Howard Ewing Wyss was raised the last of five children on a small farm near Russellville in Moniteau County, Missouri. Following his graduation from high…
Tank Museum’s New Exhibition Opens With Live Online Tour
The Tank Museum in Dorset is opening its new World War Two exhibition with a live, online tour. Anyone can tune in on YouTube on…
Dangerous ‘Dragon’s Teeth’ Sea Defenses To Be Removed From British Beach
Work is now in motion to remove remnants of World War II–era anti-tank trap “dragon’s teeth” located on a Suffolk beach. The traps were placed…
Henry Johnson: The Forgotten Hero Who Fought Off Dozens of German Soldiers
Despite the large array of medals and decorations created to honor those who perform incredible acts of bravery, many are never recognized for their actions.…
Statue Of Elvis Coming To A German Town Where He Served
The King is back to a town in Germany in the form of a statue of Elvis Presley as he was in the 1950s. The…