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The Halifax Explosion: An Accident That Wiped Out An Entire City

While life goes on after some accidents, this one was different as the blast flattened out an entire city.

‘Ruscism’: The New Word Born Out of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

“Ruscism” is a new term that roughly translates to “Russian fascism.” What is it all about and how did it gain traction?

Angel’s Glow: the Blue Glowing Wounds that Saved Soldiers Lives at the Battle of Shiloh

There was one incident that sounded fake during the Civil War but definitely happened. It was when the wounded soldiers glowed blue in the dark.

Three Times When Disobeying Military Orders Changed the Course of History

Military history is showered with soldiers who disobeyed orders. While some did not have much impact, others caused a great ripple and changed the course of history.

Danuta Danielsson: The Story Behind the Iconic Photo of “The Woman With the Handbag”

There were photos in the past that kept on resurfacing over and over again. One of those was the iconic black and white photo of a woman hitting a Neo-Nazi. Here’s the story behind it.

The Second Battle of Fallujah: The Desert Metropolis Haven in Distress

With the resistance and insurgency rising, it birthed the Second Battle of Fallujah, where the US-led coalition accused Iraq of noncompliance with the disarmament clause from the Council.

Exclusive: An Insurgency In Ukraine Is Growing, Says a Former FBI Acting Deputy Director and IED Expert

Scott Sweetow, who spent four years as the Deputy Director and Acting Director of the FBI’s Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC), details the emerging insurgency building in Ukraine and the increasing tactical and technical employment of IEDs in this war.

Food Fight! Three Times When Food Started a War

Whether it was because of misunderstandings, used as an excuse, or purely because someone was just hangry (pun intended), there had been instances where war was started because of food.

The Epic Tank Battle of Lt General H.R. McMaster Teaches A Lesson About Ukraine

In military history’s most epic tank battle, McMaster found himself outnumbered by Iraq during the Gulf War.

Three Ships That Just Mysteriously Disappeared Without a Trace

Could Davy Jones had taken them and locked them away in his locker? Was it perhaps the Bermuda Triangle creatures? We may never know. Here are some ships that mysteriously disappeared and were yet to be found.

V-mail, The Instant Messaging Service of WWII

A massive amount of letters flooded the military mail system that the US military postal service conceived what was called the V-mail.

Rabbi Alexander Goode: Choosing to Do Good Amidst the Chaos

The last sight of Goode and the three other chaplains: the four of them arm in arm, praying together as Dorchester was slowly enveloped by the unforgiving waves.

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