Restricted Military Documents About F-117 Nighthawk Leaked on ‘War Thunder’ Forum
For the twelfth time in recent memory, military documents have been leaked to the public via the War Thunder forum – this time, regarding the…
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Traded Ejection Seats for a Crew Escape Module
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a supersonic, medium-range, multi-role aircraft. Developed in the 1960s, it fulfilled a number of roles, including strategic bombing, reconnaissance…
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…
‘It’s a Dream!’ – Discovery of Roman-Era Swords In Judean Desert Surprises Researchers
A team of researchers and archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of four “excellently preserved” Roman-era swords and a shafted weapon within a cave in the…
Historical Artifacts Found At Bottom of 194-Year-Old Time Capsule Unearthed At West Point
A 194-year-old time capsule unearthed at the US Military Academy West Point has bore fruit, with archaeologists discovering centuries-old coins and a medal at the…
Hiroshima Survivor Kiyoshi Tanimoto and the Co-Pilot of the Enola Gay Met on an American TV Show
Rev. Kiyoshi Tanimoto was one of the lucky ones to survive the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the United States on August 6, 1945. Following…
The True Story Behind the Spaghetti Run in ‘Band of Brothers’
Band of Brothers (2001) is often considered a realistic retelling of the bravery of the men of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment,…
Clint Eastwood Turned Down the Opportunity to Star in ‘Apocalypse Now’
Apocalypse Now (1979) is arguably one of the best Vietnam War movies ever released. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring the likes of Marlon…
The Purple Heart and Letter That Forever Haunted Harry Truman Following the Korean War
The president of the United States makes a lot of tough decisions. It’s hard to order troops into battle and even more difficult to notify…
The True Story Behind the USS Indianapolis Monologue in ‘Jaws’
Jaws (1975) is a thriller and summertime classic directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. The film is based…
Prince Harry Reveals Deployment to Afghanistan Triggered Emotions Over Loss of Princess Diana
In the five-part Netflix docuseries Heart of Invictus (2023), Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex shares the stories of six athletes competing in the 2022 Invictus…
Three-Part Docuseries to Highlight Heroics of Women During World War II
The United Kingdom’s Channel 4 and Australia’s SBS have purchased an upcoming three-part docuseries about the Second World War. Titled World War II: Women on…