Valentine’s Day Has a War History (And It’s Wilder Than You Think)
Valentine’s Day is usually framed as the softest square on the calendar—cards, candy, and romantic clichés. But if you zoom out, February 14 has some…
Resource Wars Began With Hats: How the Beaver Wars Predicted Modern Global Conflicts
When people talk about resource wars, they usually picture oil, minerals, or technology supply chains. But the idea is far older than modern industry. Long…
From WWII Air Raid Shelters to Billionaire Bunkers: A War-Tested Idea Returns
In recent years, headlines about tech billionaires quietly building underground bunkers have become almost routine. From New Zealand bolt-holes to luxury shelters hidden beneath American…
The Medal of Honor Hero Who Quietly Made the Super Bowl Possible
The Super Bowl is far more than a football game — it’s a cultural institution that brings the United States to a halt each winter.…
The Winter Olympics Are Full of War Tactics — Most Fans Never Notice
As the Winter Olympics return to screens around the world, viewers marvel at blistering speed, split-second decisions, and tactics that feel almost… military. That’s no…
Battle of Medina Ridge: One of the Largest Tank Battles in US History
The day after the Battle of 73 Easting, which has become known as the “the last great tank battle of the 20th century,” the US…
Queen Elizabeth II Met with a Number of World Leaders During Her Reign
Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth for just over 70 years, and during that time she met with a number…
May 15 Incident: When Japan Tried to Spark a War Using Charlie Chaplin
On May 15, 1932, the world was almost plunged into an unexpected war. The Imperial Japanese Navy had organized a coup d’état through a series…
What Are the Origins of These Famous Battle Cries?
Battle cries have long been a powerful tool on the battlefield, rallying troops and instilling fear in enemy forces. These vocal expressions, rich with historical…
The Satsuma Rebellion Featured the Final Battles of the Samurai Era
For centuries, samurai held a prestigious position in Japanese society. Emerging in the 12th century, they were the military elite, famously wielding swords when pressed…
Indian Navy Commandos Successfully Recapture Ship from Somali Pirates After 40-Hour-Long Operation
Indian Navy Commandos took control of a pirate ship in the Arabian Sea after a dramatic 40-hour-long operation on March 16, 2024. The mission, performed…
Yasuke: The Legendary Black Samurai Who Reforged His Life’s Path
In 2021, Netflix released the anime series, Yasuke. It’s based on the real-life African warrior who, after traveling to Japan, became a talented samurai and…