The Viking Mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire – The Varangian Guard
The Byzantines Hired Viking Mercenaries as Guards The relationship between the Byzantine Emperors and their Varangian Guard was a complex affair. The Byzantines were first…
WWII Pilot & Commander Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion and Perseverance
Women have always proved their strength and abilities in all walks of life, and when it comes to flying airplanes, they haven’t fallen behind their…
VE-Day May Have Officially Ended The War, But It Did Not End All Battles In Europe
Germany finally capitulated on May 8, 1945, leaving Europe in ruins, but in peace once again. First, Alfred Jodl prepared the ground by signing the…
Führer’s “Dirty Dozen”
During WWII, Adolf Hitler had his own version of the “Dirty Dozen,” an SS division that consisted of psychopaths, murderers, and rapists. To top it…
The End of an Era – The Sack of Rome
Rome, the city that had ruled the world, was in chaos. To the north-west, a great pillar of dirty smoke rose skywards from the Gardens…
Watch the WW2 Battle of the Coral Sea – In Color
From the 4th to 8th May 1942, the Japanese and American fleets in the Pacific made history. For the first time ever, a naval battle…
Hitler Was Planning To build A Death Star In The 21st Century
In 1977 the Death Star from George Lucas’ Star Wars was the coolest thing on the big screen and became a globally recognized icon. What…
We Can Do It – The Story Of Rosie the Riveter
This poster is one of the most famous images associated with world wars two. The history behind the mythical lady is not at all glamorous—…
James Ashworth: The Victoria Cross Recipient Who Gave His Life to Take Out An Enemy Sniper
Not all war stories have a happy ending – in fact, one might make the case that most don’t. This is especially true when you…
The Amazing Career of General Billy Mitchell, American Father of the Skies
Some of the greatest, most memorable figures in America’s history are only given their due credit after their death. During their lifespan, they either go…
Al-Andalus, a Melting Pot of Faiths in the Iberian Peninsula
Jewish people have often faced persecution throughout history, and across many states. At the start of the 8th century, the technologically and numerically superior Muslims…
The WW2 Battle of France – A Disaster for the Allies in World War Two
There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all…