8 Brutal Conflicts Between Franks and Vikings
Two great military forces dominated Europe in the 9th century. On the mainland was the Frankish Empire, a kingdom covering modern France and much of…
The Netherlands Reshapes Its Understanding of History With Holocaust Museum and Memorial
The diary of Anne Frank has been the main focus for people considering the Netherlands’ role in World War II. Her story of hiding from…
Decorated WWII Nurse Shares Her Story
Marcella LeBeau is keeping the history of World War II alive. She is a decorated war nurse who still shares her story today. She said, “War isn’t…
WWII bombs found in Volkswagen factory
More than 75 years after WWII, workers at the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Manufacturing Plant in Germany do not expect to have sudden reminders of the event…
Fallout Shelter Provisions Found on Top of School Dormitory
On the roof of Aber Hall dormitory on the campus of the University of Montana, there is a small storage room. Inside, there are crates…
Finding Unexploded Bombs in Germany
The neighborhood of Rummelsburg, which sits about a mile from where the Berlin Wall once ran through Berlin, was evacuated this week when construction workers…
U.S. Air Force Seeks A-10 Warthog Replacement
Lieutenant General Mike Holmes, the U.S. deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, says that the Air Force is looking at the future…
75th Commemorative Jeep built at Toledo
On the 15th July 1941, the US government awarded Willys-Overland a contract to supply 18,000 Willys MB’s to the military. This little Go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle…
He Survived 25 Missions As A B-17 Tail Gunner, Then Voluteered For More!
John Andre (née Andrejansky), from a family of 14 children, grew up on a dairy farm in Stonersville in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As a young…
Bosnian Pokémon Go Players Warned to Avoid Minefields
Pokémon Go players in Bosnia have been warned to avoid areas with landmines left over from the war in the 90s. Posavina bez Mina is…
3 Key Victories Of The Ancient World
Looking back into ancient times and warfare, we chose three victories, which are of fundamental significance. The outcome of these victories was decisive for the…
When Rome Crushed Israel: The Siege of Masada
The inhabitants of modern Israel and Palestine have a long history of stubborn defiance in the face of outside threats and military oppression. It’s a…