Cache of World War Two Letters Tells the Story of a Passionate Long-Distance Romance
Gary Schwab, a reporter for the Charlotte Observer, was browsing eBay when he came across a package of 18 hand-written, WWII-era love letters. He was determined…
Hurricane Pilot Harry Newton – Shot Down During the WW2 Battle of Britain in 1940
Nicole Joubert, the manager and part owner of the Botley Hill Farmhouse, listened in fascination to the story of Harry Snow Newton, and when it…
Forged In The Fires Of Battle And Myth: The Mighty Roman Army
1. Mythical Origins Legends tell that the Roman army began with Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome, and his bodyguard of 300 warriors called the…
Siege of Sparta: When The Spartan Women Pitched in to Defend Their City
Most historians should know the term “Pyrrhic Victory,” right? Pyrrhus of Epirus (located in the modern day region of western Greece and Albania) won victories…
Pacific-Theatre WWII Kittyhawks Display their Low-Altitude Prowess in this Awesome Video!
Two battle-hardened Kittyhawks showcased some daring maneuvers at the 2007 Classic Fighters airshow at Marlborough, Australia. Flying at racing speed to low altitudes, these two…
Impressive Emergency Landing of a Chinook CH 47-D, With a Missing Landing Gear!
What happens when a Chinook loses a landing gear? Swift and efficient action is required by the ground crew to safely land the helicopter. Watch…
140-Year-Old British Steamship Wreck Finally Located
It was a modern day adventure that resulted in the discovery of the 140-year-old wreck of The Thames, a 120-ton British steamship with sails, captained…
Remembering 9/11: Nine Facts About the Attacks That Forever Changed America
September 11, 2001, is a day that, for many, still holds a vivid image of death, destruction and disaster. The World Trade Center (WTC) has…
Chilling Drone Footage of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Notorious Nazi WW2 Death Camp
This chilling drone video was shot by the BBC and shows the enormity of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp as it is today – over 70…
Video Roundup – Top 5 Most Hardcore Snipers in History
5 of the most badass snipers in history! Including the beautiful but deadly Roza Shanina, civilian medal of honor winner Billy Dixon. The world record…
The ‘Holy Grail of Military Aviation’ – The B-17 Swamp Ghost – Found After 68 Years In the Jungle (Watch)
The Agaimbo swamp is located in one of the most remote regions of Papua New Guinea. It is infested by malaria–carrying mosquitoes and huge crocodiles.…
When Iran Air Flight 655 Was Shot Down By A US Navy Guided Missile Cruiser
In 1988, a US warship shot down an Iranian commercial plane, killing all onboard. The American captain and his crew were hailed as heroes, Scotland…