An Actual Magician Who Wanted to Outsmart the Germans: The WWII Legend of Jasper Maskelyne
In the annals of World War II deception, few names are as polarizing as Jasper Maskelyne. A 37-year-old stage magician from a legendary dynasty of…
Earning the rank of lance corporal in the Marine Corps is a milestone granted after completing a 12-week boot camp and surviving the intense 54-hour Crucible
Earning the rank of lance corporal in the Marine Corps marks an important milestone achieved through steady effort, competence, and commitment. After completing the 12-week…
236 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division died when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed shortly after takeoff
On December 12, 1985, the 101st Airborne Division endured a devastating tragedy when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed shortly after departing Gander International Airport in…
A Dentist’s Bizarre Idea: The WWII Plan to Turn Bats into Incendiary Weapons
When Los Angeles burned in January 2025, the frightening part wasn’t just the flames—it was the speed. Red Flag warnings were up, Santa Ana winds…
The ‘Cobra Maneuver’ was accidentally discovered while test flying the Saab J35 Draken
In the years following World War II, countries competed to produce faster and more advanced jet fighters, and Sweden joined this technological race. In the…
Words, sayings, and phrases that can be traced back to WWI trenches
The English language is always changing, continually adopting words and phrases from various times and cultures. During World War I, soldiers created a lively slang…
Why the US Navy Invaded Antarctica in 1946 (And the UFO Myth It Created)
In August 1946, less than a year after the surrender of Japan, the United States Navy mobilized a force that looked less like a scientific…
Japanese Captain Mitsuo Fuchida left his career in the military behind after WWII and instead embraced Christianity for the rest of his life
It may come as a surprise that the officer behind the Pearl Harbor attack later turned to a life of faith. Captain Mitsuo Fuchida, profoundly…
While held captive in a German POW camp, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds protected his comrades by refusing to identify any Jewish soldiers
While imprisoned in a German POW camp during World War II, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds displayed remarkable moral resolve. When a German officer demanded that…
The 1917 Intercept That Pulled America Into WWI—and Feels Like 2026
2026’s Shadow War Headlines As late February 2026 marked four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the anniversary coverage wasn’t just about trenches, drones,…
Chaos broke out on the Hawaiian island of Ni‘ihau when a Japanese pilot crash-landed after bombing Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941, is widely remembered for the attack on Pearl Harbor, yet another, far less familiar episode occurred that same day: the Ni‘ihau Incident.…
Cpl. Bryan Budd was set to return home in five days, but he sacrificed himself when his unit came under a Taliban attack
The Victoria Cross is the United Kingdom’s highest award for military gallantry, presented to those who display extraordinary courage in combat. Tragically, it is often…