Map view of the Great Lakes, a sonar picture of a shipwreck on top.

A Father and Daughter Just Discovered a 152-Year-Old Shipwreck While Fishing in Green Bay

When Tim Wollak took his daughter Henley on a fishing trip on Lake Michigan, he didn’t expect to find anything more than fish. However, as…

9 Reasons Why Some Think the T-34 was a Poor Tank

Jack Beckett

The T-34 is regarded as one of, if not the best vehicle of the Second World War, and one of the most influential tank designs…

North American F-86 Sabre taking off + Supermarine Spitfire in flight

The Most Beautiful Military Aircraft to Ever Roll Off the Production Line

In the world of aviation, the marriage of beauty and function has birthed stunning creations, with aesthetics and power being held in equal regard. From…

Government officials standing together in a room

Winston Churchill Planned Britain’s Wartime Strategy In the Cabinet War Rooms

Rosemary Giles

Air raid shelters and bunkers became commonplace in the United Kingdom during World War II. Under attack from the enemy during the Blitz, people moved…

The Rosetta Stone.

Today in History: July 15th, 1799

Samantha Franco

The Discovery of the Rosetta Stone On July 15, 1799, a discovery was made that would forever change the field of Egyptology and our understanding…

American troops riding in an armored personnel carrier

The American Forces Endured Arduous Fighting At Con Thien During the Vietnam War

Rosemary Giles

Amid the jungle landscapes and dense terrain of the Vietnam War, military strategists on both sides sought to establish outposts. One critical location was Con…

Movie still of two elephants walking through a field with riding equipment on from Lord of the Rings

How ‘The Lord of the Rings’ was Forged in the Battle of the Somme

J.R.R. Tolkien is well known for creating the iconic high-fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. But before he was a famous…

Two tanks on a hill

Tank Ramming Was a Dangerous Tactic Used By the Red Army During WWII

Tanks are undoubtedly some of the most powerful military vehicles ever produced, and they made a world of difference to those fighting in the Second…

Two F-15C Eagle aircraft in flight

Operation Desert Storm: The Battle That Changed Modern Warfare Forever

Operation Desert Storm changed modern warfare as we know it. Newly-introduced stealth technologies, GPS, advanced aircraft radar and missile warning systems employed by the US…

Promotional poster for 'Saving Private Ryan' + Promotional poster for 'Platoon'

The Most Historically Accurate War Movies Ever Released

There’s nothing quite like a good war film, with over-the-top explosions and lifelike special effects. While a popular genre, there are some releases that stand…

Still from 'All Quiet on the Western Front' + Still from 'Fury'

US Army Armor Officer and Commander Nicholas Moran Rates Popular Tank Battle Scenes

It might be surprising to some, but tanks have become pretty commonplace in Hollywood productions. We’re not just talking about war and military films, but…

Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders stand at the top of San Juan Hill

Facts About The Battle of San Juan Hill, from Major Blunders to Remarkable Bravery

The Battle of San Juan Hill is most notable for the participation of the Rough Riders. This skirmish made a hero out of the founder…