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November 1st, 1952: The First Large Hydrogen Bomb is Dropped by the US
On November 1, 1952, the United States took a major step in nuclear weapons development by successfully testing its first hydrogen bomb, codenamed Mike. This…
Official Trailer Released for Upcoming Film About William Tell
The exploits of one of histories greatest folk heroes, William Tell, are making their way to the big screen, and we finally have a sense…
China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sank Earlier This Year, US Officials Confirm
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) suffered a major blow earlier this year when its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pier-side. News of the sinking,…
James Cameron to Bring Film Adaptation of ‘Ghosts of Hiroshima’ to the Big Screen
Academy Award-winning director James Cameron has obtained the film rights for Charles Pellegrino’s forthcoming book, Ghosts of Hiroshima. The nonfiction release, which draws upon accounts…
North American Release Date Revealed for Pierce Brosnan WWII Movie ‘The Last Rifleman’
Nearly a year after it premiered on the British streaming service Sky Cinema, The Last Rifleman (2023) will finally debut in North America. The World…
Today in History: September 6th, 1651
King Charles II Takes Refuge in the Royal Oak On September 6th, 1651, an extraordinary event in English history unfolded as King Charles II sought…
Today in History: August 30th, 2003
Legendary “tough guy” Charles Bronson passes away On this day in history, August 30, 2003, Hollywood lost one of its toughest stars, Charles Bronson. Known…
‘Blighty or Bust’ Tells the Story of a Young Soldier’s 2,000-Mile Escape to Freedom in World War II
An English author has unearthed an amazing World War II escape story in a cardboard box of papers and cuttings he bought via an online…
World’s Only Running Tiger I to Make Final Appearance of 2024 at Tiger Day Autumn
The second of two annual events centered around the world’s only running Tiger I tank is right around the corner. Put on by the Tank…
Over 160 Years After Being Executed By the Confederates, Two Union Soldiers Receive the Medal of Honor
The Great Locomotive Chase of April 1862 was among the most daring raids of the American Civil War. Led by James J. Andrews, a group…