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History

7 best military museums for history lovers

Three soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are positioned closely together, holding rifles with yellow safety covers. The soldier in front is aiming his rifle while reaching for a door handle, the middle soldier has a hand on the front soldier's shoulder, and the third soldier is behind them, all appearing to be engaged in a coordinated tactical movement near a building entrance.
Special Operations

SAS soldiers wear the ‘Punisher’ skull after they get their first kill

A sleek, gray stealth fighter jet flying above the clouds, firing a missile that has just exploded in the distance, with debris scattering and a bright burst of light from the explosion. The sky is a mix of soft blue and warm sunset colors.
Technology

The Air Force received its first laser weapons for fighter planes

Two naval warships sailing on the ocean, one in the foreground with a modern gray design and the number "D35" on its side, and a larger, older gray warship with the number "099" in the background. Both ships are creating white wakes as they move through the water.
Ships

Why the battlecruiser Peter the Great is Russia’s most impressive warship

A group of armed soldiers in military attire and helmets are seated closely together in two narrow wooden boats navigating a narrow waterway surrounded by tall grass and sparse trees. The soldiers hold rifles and appear alert, with the boat in the foreground carrying more visible individuals. The scene is in black and white, suggesting a historical context.
Vietnam War

4 reasons it would have sucked to be a Viet Cong fighting against the US

A man dressed in military attire is perched on a tree branch, aiming a long rifle. He wears a cap and boots, and his posture is focused and steady. The tree has dense foliage, and a canteen is hanging from a nearby branch. The scene is detailed in a black-and-white sketch style.
Civil War

This was the most dangerous military job during the Civil War

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History

How communist China’s war against sparrows killed 55 million people

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History

That time President Jackson threw a rager at the White House

That time a badger lived in the White House
History

That time a badger lived in the White House

President Theodore Roosevelt is known for being a Rough Rider, a trust-buster, and coining the infamous phrase, "Walk softly, but carry a big stick." He also turned the White House into a veritable menagerie during his stay there. He, of course, h…

Abraham Lincoln challenged US troops to this strength test
Civil War

Abraham Lincoln challenged US troops to this strength test

Of all the things our 16th President is remembered for these days, his uncanny strength is often overlooked. During his days on the American frontier, he was

A small, vintage red three-wheeled car with a rounded front, two round headlights mounted on the fenders, and a transparent, bubble-like roof. The car has a single door on the side and a license plate reading "HD 06521." It is parked on a cobblestone surface next to several motorcycles.
World War II

Messerschmitt made micro cars after WWII

A soldier in camouflage uniform and a bandana is crouched in dense jungle foliage, holding a rifle. The soldier is equipped with ammunition belts and other gear, blending into the surrounding tropical vegetation.
Vietnam War

How the Vietnam War changed the Navy SEALs forever

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Military Life

7 life hacks from a former Intelligence Officer

The saying goes, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Sometimes, however, it's both. There are times in life when knowing the right person can give you knowledge that can change your outlook. Occasionally, we meet someone interesting wh…

The time that the British conquered Manila
History

The time that the British conquered Manila

The Philippines is a diverse country that draws from an eclectic mix of cultures. Much of the Filipino culture and heritage was influenced by trade with China and other Southeast Asian countries, as well as occupation by foreign countries like Spain…

This medieval warrior was the first to use a now-famous insult
History

This medieval warrior was the first to use a now-famous insult

Götz von Berlichingen was known for a lot of things. The most obvious was that he lost an arm to cannon fire in the heat of battle. Unfortunately for him, it was his right arm, the one that swung swords and dealt death. Unfortunately for all of his…

Two men are loading a large shell into the nose gun of a military aircraft with nose art depicting a pin-up girl and the text "Pride of the Yankees." Another man is carrying a ladder in the background near another aircraft, with palm trees visible behind them. The scene appears to be on a sandy airstrip.
World War II

These 4 WWII planes were armed with literal tank cannons

A silver military jet aircraft with "NAVY" and "AF 1828" markings on the fuselage and tail. The tail and wing tips feature yellow lightning bolt designs with black stars. The aircraft has a single engine exhaust at the rear and a cockpit canopy near the front. Another similar aircraft with "NAVY" markings is visible in the background. The planes are displayed indoors on a polished floor.
Cold War

How a fighter jet managed to shoot itself down

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Navy

The time a fishing boat helped capture a North Korean submarine

This is why World War I-era British spies used semen as invisible ink
World War I

This is why World War I-era British spies used semen as invisible ink

The first head of Britain's secret service — which would one day be called MI6 — carried a swordstick, drove a personal tank, and would sometimes stab his wooden leg with a pen just to see how people reacted. If that wasn't enough t…

Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners
Entertainment

Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners

What you are about to see is not the stuff of medieval legend... although it should be. If someone were able to do this in the middle ages, they would likely have been set on fire for witchcraft. That's how amazing it is to watch an able archer hit…