Reising Model 50 Submachine Gun Sold in Mississippi
In rural Mississippi, there is a town called Macon. There are other towns like it, but Macon has something most towns do not. Namely, a…
Frustrations Of A World War One Hero’s Granddaugher
The granddaughter of a World War One hero is furious with church officials for building a shed over the grave of her grandfather. Her grandfather,…
Some Of The Secrets That Made Harry Houdini The Greatest Illusionist
A new mini-series on the History Channel is set to show us some of the secrets that made Harry Houdini the greatest illusionist of the…
American Hero Honoured After Over Hundred Years
After many years of nothonouring soldiers whose sacrifices and heroic act was more than a 100 years ago, an act of Congress, as well as…
Hitler’s Shameful Death: The Fuhrer’s Unheroic Final Moments
In May 1945 when Hitler’s death was announced by its Nazi propagandist, it was made to look like the German warlord died a hero. According…
Filming Scenes from the English Civil War
Scenes from the English Civil War were recently reenacted in Sherwood Forest. These were not part of the typical reenactment that one might imagine, but…
Australia Searches for the HMAS AE1
The HMAS AE1 was the first submarine to ever serve in the Australian navy. The sub was first sent into action following the outbreak of…
Living Under The Shadow Of The Great War
The Great War (World War one) might have taken place a hundred years ago, but it has affected the world’s history as well as the…
Battle of the Marne: The British Connection
To celebrate the 100th year of the first Battle of the Marne, French President Francois Hollande will visit the Museum of the Great War at…
David Cameron Speaks on Putin Situation
British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to European leaders recently, during which he gave a warning against going too easy on Vladimir Putin. He made…
Paulton Honors Soldiers Who Died in WWII Gliders
The use of WWII gliders was important to the war effort, providing a quick way of transporting troops to battle. They were used during the…
First Launch of the V2 Rocket
One of the deadliest weapons commissioned by Adolf Hitler during the Second World War was the V2 rocket. Earlier in September marked the seventieth anniversary…