History

Humanity’s creativity in designing weapons of destruction is truly amazing. Sticky bombs are one proof of that.

Part of of SOFREP’s interview with Dick Marcinko on the formation of SEAL Team-Six. This episode is about Operation Eagle Claw, the failed desert mission to rescue fifty-two American hostages in Iran.

On December 30, 2009,  in the Afghanistan city of Khowst, Jordanian doctor Humam Khalil Abu Mulal al-Balawi entered a meeting of CIA agents for a briefing as an informant for the agency.  He detonated a suicide vest killing five CIA agents and two contractors working for the CIA. Other deaths included the Jordanian Intelligence Case […]

We may have formed a lot of misconceptions about Roman Gladiators. It’s about time we straighten them out.

In part 3, SEAL Team 6 founder Dick Marcinko talks about SEALs in combat in the jungles of the Vietnam-Laotian border. An eight-man team against over 200 North Vietnamese regulars. They did have one advantage, artillery.

You know about the Eiffel Tower but, have you heard about the Flak Tower, which Hitler ordered built during WWII?

SOFREP Founder and CEO, Brandon Webb, remembers his meeting with SEAL Team 6 founder, Richard “Dick” Marcinko.

All the weapons meant for war were designed with the intent to kill. Some of them were created for more than that. Here are five of the most feared weapons of war in human history.

Ever heard of military equipment that includes an Xbox controller? Over the years, the military has tried to modify some might strange stuff into combat gear, including skateboards, dime store toys, and even live pidgeons.

We, humans, have different ways of commemorating our deceased loved ones. One way is by leaving coins on the gravestones.

Jacob Miller was struck by a bullet on his forehead but he got up and lived for the next 54 years.

Bearskin hats are an iconic part of the Queen’s Guard’s uniform. Are you curious what the hats symbolize? Read on to know why they wear them.