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Stone relief carving of a bearded warrior wearing a conical helmet, holding a spear diagonally across his body. The figure is depicted in profile, facing left, with detailed texture on the beard and helmet. The stone surface shows signs of wear and chipping.
Weapons

The lethally effective evolution of the spear in combat

By Ruddy Cano

A military boat on a river is firing a flamethrower, producing a long, bright yellow flame. The boat has an American flag and is surrounded by dense green foliage along the riverbank. Smoke is rising from the boat, and the sky is overcast.
History

This is the history behind Napalm

By Bethaney Phillips

Black and white photo of soldiers in uniform and helmets riding bicycles in formation, each accompanied by a dog on a leash. They are cycling on a cobblestone street with a large historic building and a tall wall with trees in the background.
War History

How anti-tank dogs helped advance Soviet forces

By Bethaney Phillips

6 Chinese weapons that are direct rip-offs of American ones
Technology

6 Chinese weapons that are direct rip-offs of American ones

China's military has surged in capability and size in the recent decades, but that rise has come, partially, as a result of stealing, copying, or imitating technology developed by the U.S. and other countries. From drones to ships, here are six of …

By Logan Nye

The 6 greatest celebrity foreign policy gaffes in the last 50 years
Entertainment

The 6 greatest celebrity foreign policy gaffes in the last 50 years

Sometimes when celebs venture into the complex world of foreign policy -- either intentionally or otherwise -- the results are embarrassing, comical, or even career-ending. Here are six of the worst in recent memory: 1. The Beatle…

By Team Mighty

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Revolutionary War

The last Scottish Highland broadsword charge ended terribly for the Highlanders

By Team Mighty

A mural depicting a historical battle scene with four figures: a man in a blue coat and hat aiming a pistol, a woman in a yellow dress and white bonnet holding a rifle, a man lying on the ground appearing wounded or dead, and another man in a white shirt aiming a long rifle. The background includes trees and industrial buildings with smokestacks.
Revolutionary War

Margaret Corbin was the first woman to receive a pension for her military service

By Team Mighty

A night sky filled with numerous stars and two bright meteor streaks, one prominently glowing with a greenish-yellow hue and the other faint and thin near the top. The horizon is dark and barely visible.
History

This battle was decided by a meteor

By Bethaney Phillips

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Music

7 killer songs that use Morse code

Because even rock stars apparently enjoy good covert comms.

By Gabriel Tolliver

This is why the SAS trains with the British royal family
Special Operations

This is why the SAS trains with the British royal family

Britain's royals are guarded by the best London's Metropolitan Police have to offer — a special unit known as Protection Command. These officers, trained as armed bodyguards for the royal family, can often be seen escorting the Queen, Prince Phi…

By Ian D'Costa

Two soldiers wearing helmets and military uniforms are kneeling on the ground in front of a sandbag wall. Each soldier is holding a rifle, and both have grenades attached to their uniforms. The setting appears to be a rough, outdoor area with dirt and rocks on the ground.
Korean War

How Ethiopia punched way above its weight class in Korea

By Team Mighty

A detailed black and white illustration depicts a chaotic battle scene with warriors engaged in close combat. The central figure is a muscular warrior with long, flowing hair, wearing scale armor and wielding a round shield and a weapon. Surrounding him are other fighters, some wearing helmets and ornate armor, clashing with spears and swords. The image is densely packed with dynamic lines and intricate textures, emphasizing the intensity and movement of the fight.
Heroes

The Anglo-Saxon noble and resistance fighter who inspired ‘Robin Hood’

By Team Mighty

Soldiers talking. Military lingo is a tradition
Military Culture

Strange military lingo from back in the day

By Bethaney Phillips

Two men dressed as ancient gladiators are engaged in combat on a sandy arena. One gladiator wears a helmet, chainmail armor, and leg guards, holding a wooden sword and a net. The other gladiator is shirtless, wearing a loincloth and leather boots, wielding a trident-like weapon and a small shield. The background shows grass and a stone wall with decorative shields.
History

This is how gladiators fought using the net and trident as weapons

By Ruddy Cano

The Navy recovered a crashed F-35C from over 12,000 feet underwater
Military News

The Navy recovered a crashed F-35C from over 12,000 feet underwater

By Miguel Ortiz

military spouses
World War II

10 expectations of WW2 military spouses

By Bethaney Phillips

Three people are standing outdoors in a casual setting. One person, seen from the back, wears a blue checkered shirt. Another person in the center wears a gray hoodie under brown overalls and holds a wooden stick. The third person, on the right, wears a gray jacket over a green shirt and holds a small red notebook. Trees and a concrete wall are visible in the background.
Movies and TV

‘This Is Us’ honors fallen heroes in final season

By Shannon Corbeil

The left side shows a man wearing a dark gray T-shirt with the text "GRILL YOUR ASS OFF" and "VETERAN OWNED - TEXAS MADE" printed on it, along with a graphic of a bull. He has a tattoo on his left arm and is wearing a camouflage baseball cap. The right side shows a man in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform and cap, with a blurred background of other soldiers in similar uniforms.
Entrepreneurship

This Army veteran wants you to ‘Grill Your Ass Off’

Jason Murff brings a military flair to barbecue.

By Jessica Manfre

Visiting the tombs of these 6 dictators makes a great summer getaway package
History

Visiting the tombs of these 6 dictators makes a great summer getaway package

When Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died in March 2013, the government there declared its intention to have the body embalmed and put on permanent display. It was to be preserved and placed in La Planicie Barracks, a military museum near Venezuela…

By Blake Stilwell

WATCH: Tom Cruise gets firearms training from a former British SAS operator
Movies and TV

WATCH: Tom Cruise gets firearms training from a former British SAS operator

A few weeks into 2016, Keanu Reeves lit up the internet (and a few targets) when video of his John Wick-level shooting skills hit YouTube. Rightf…

By Blake Stilwell