These Images Of The Battle Of Normandy In Color Show WWII Combat As You’ve Never Seen It Before
Photographic images of war document the darkest moments of human history. More than this, they demand reflection on what it means to be human. If peace is the pinnacle of humanity, war is its nadir. And yet nations have warred since the advent of civilization thousands of years ago. In fact, contemporary western society, in…
This Enormous Bronze Age Grave in Sweden Is The Site Of Two Extraordinary Royal Burials
On a peninsula on the southern tip of Sweden, an ancient site sits ravaged by centuries of plunder. Eventually, two men stumble upon something incredible buried within the earth. It’s a double grave dating back more than 3,000 years – and its vast size and unique contents draw visitors to this day. The province of…
These Historical Photographs Of Grocery Stores Offer A Fascinating Look Back Through Time
Nowadays, the likes of Walmart and Target reign supreme when it comes to grocery shopping. But for much of the 20th century, things were totally different. Independent stores and specialist sellers were the order of the day for decades, in fact, until the gradual takeover of supermarkets and big-box stores. And thanks to these fascinating…
The Astonishing Story Of The Veteran Who Served In Three Wars And Inspired The Film We Were Soldiers
November 1965 in Vietnam and the first major set-piece battle between U.S. fighters and regular North Vietnamese Army units has started. A parachute flare drops from an American plane, misses its target and lands amid stacks of live ammunition. Risking his life to save the day, a quick-thinking soldier grabs the flare with his bare…
How One Sniper Inched Across A Field In Four Days To Take Out A Vietnam General With A Single Shot
A sniper inches forward through rough bush. He’s been crawling on his belly for four days and three nights over a distance of 1,500 yards, but at last he has his target, a North Vietnamese Army general, in view. Steadying his high-powered rifle, the sniper draws a bead on the man through his telescopic sight.…
