The Deadly Side of Nuclear Science: The Demon Core

The modern history of science is rife with nuclear accidents. Amidst the tumultuous landscape of the mid-20th century – a pivotal time when…

A bunker that still houses an old German WWII anti-aircraft gun in good condition

The FlaK is in a former Yugoslav Army fortification in Croatia Today there are abandoned fortifications in many countries. There aren't many among…

Evolution of German Tanks in World War II

German tanks played a pivotal role in the history of World War II, constantly evolving to meet the challenges of the battlefield. In…

Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. E

The Tiger I (official name: Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. E ; archival designation: Sd.Kfz. 181 ) is a German heavy tank and one…

Hearse with a gun: the story of the unusual Soviet self-propelled gun KSP-76

Self-propelled artillery units, or simply self-propelled guns, in most cases look more like a tank without a turret than a weapon capable of…

America’s Great Cities in the Early 20th Century

America has a plethora of wildly diverse and distinct major cities. The vastness of the country makes each state feel unique, like it…

What Were the Popular Fashion Trends of the 1950s?

The 1950s were a decade of such iconic fashion trends that we often see 50s-inspired Halloween costumes, photoshoots, and retro-themed fashion accounts that…

Photos of the Most Famous Pin-Up Models of All Time

Pin-up artists and pin-up models became a cultural phenomenon starting in the early 20th century. The style is characterized by images of beautiful…

Since the end of WWI, over 1,000 people have died from leftover unexploded bombs

Share Share Tweet A recent study conducted by Yale University has revealed alarming findings about the stability of unexploded bombs from World War…

Stormartillerivagn m/43 self-propelled gun (Sweden)

During World War II Sweden remained neutral, but the world situation did not allow for the development of its armed forces to be…

The Only Waffen SS Soldier to be Buried in Arlington, Larry Thorne

Lauri Allan Törni, born on May 28, 1919, and later known as Larry Alan Thorne, led a remarkable life as a soldier, serving…

anti-tank firepower

Nazi Germany (1933) Anti-Aircraft Gun – 19,650 Built 8.8 cm FlaK 18/36/47 in the Anti-Tank role Source: T.L. Jentz and H.L. Doyle Panzer…