The Jewish Commando Who Rode a Bicycle Through Normandy to Defeat the Germans
When you think of the D-Day landings, you likely don’t envision bicycle-riding commandos taking the lead and scouting the area ahead of the other units…
Problems Persist In Australian Outback Decades After British Nuclear Tests
The end of World War II saw the rise of atomic arsenals, especially in Britain. Wanting to improve the effectiveness of its nuclear technology, the…
Bob Denard: The Mercenary ‘Pirate of the Republic’
To many, Bob Denard may not be a familiar name. However, those with knowledge of 20th-century mercenary activity know him as the Frenchman who staged…
Starlet-Turned-Spy: The Double-Life of Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker broke color barriers, is a feminist icon, advocated for Civil Rights and became the most famous woman in France throughout the 1920s and…
Barnes Wallis: The ‘Mad Scientist’ Who Tried To Emulate Earthquakes
When it comes to weird, creative, and sometimes downright ridiculous weapons during WWII, the British were in a league of their own. Leading the charge…
Babrak Karmal: From Exile To President
Files from the Czechoslovakian secret police the StB (Štátna bezpečnosť) reveal how the country helped hide and protect Afghan ambassador Babrak Karmal before putting him…
The Ghost Army Bamboozled the Germans Big Time During World War II
Many may not be aware of the Ghost Army and its work to aid the Allies’ efforts against Germany during the Second World War. Through…
Military Inventions That Later Became Commercial Successes
There are tons of products that ensure everyday tasks are completed in an easy manner. Have you ever thought about where they came from? You’d…
Man Revealed As War Hero When His Medals Are Discovered
We often hear about stories of valor, bravery and medal ceremonies for members of the armed forces. It’s an accepted fact that bravery must be…
Oops! Metal Detectorist Attempted to Sell Live WWII-Era Incendiary Bomb on eBay
British metal detector hobbyist Mark Williams, 51, discovered a live World War II-era German incendiary bomb with his metal detector in Southampton, England, and later…
USS Constitution Sails Again After More Than A Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us all from living our normal lives, including Old Ironsides. This 220-year-old ship hasn’t left her berthing since October 2019,…
Bea Arthur Kept a Lifelong Secret: She Served in the US Marine Corps
Bea Arthur was a television icon, known for playing Maude Findlay in All in the Family (1971-79) and Maude (1972-78), as well as Dorothy Zbornak in…