20th Century
How Crete changed the course of World War II
The Cretan Resistance caused significant damage to German morale and is likely the reason why Hitler failed to invade the Soviet Union.<p>Our car pulled up a dusty track next to a grove of olive trees. My guide, Stelios Tripalitakis, got out and started briskly walking in between their gnarled trunks, …
World War IIThe US Navy just got the green light to stick it to China with game-changing new missiles
President Donald Trump on Monday signed into law a $717 billion defense spending bill that puts China in the crosshairs of a host of new US Navy missiles and tactics.<p>Beijing heavily protested it and may have scored some small concessions, but the bill puts nearly $1 trillion behind the idea that …
Military8 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You
One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo has a life story that has become almost as popular as her art. Kahlo's biography has sparked innumerable books and an Oscar-winning film. Her distinct fashion, unibrow, and marriage to Diego Rivera, a man 21 years her senior, have …
ArtIt's Capitalism's Fault That Young People Prefer Socialism
Also to blame: Democrats and liberals.<p>It might be hard to imagine, but there was a time not that long ago when capitalism looked really, really good<b>,</b> at least in America. Not just in the sense that rich people had fancy things they might have liked to show off on Instagram if it existed, but also …
Middle-classSweet, sweet java — these are the coffee brands that fuel the US military
The secret to the United States military won’t be found locked inside a room at the Pentagon nor encrypted on a secure network behind a firewall.<p>It’s …
MilitaryJapan activated an elite marine unit for the first time since World War II to counter China — and it's getting ready for its first naval exercise
Just a few months after activating its elite Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade for the first time since World War II, Japan plans to send the crisis-response force modeled off the US Marine Corps on its first naval exercise before the end of the year.<p>Japan disbanded its military after World War …
MilitaryA New Section of the Berlin Wall Was Just Discovered
Oops?<p>In June, a group of people out for a walk in Berlin came upon something that would change their afternoon—and one of the world's most famous historical structures as we know it. Behind the bushes on the edge of the Südpanke-Park, near the modern-day headquarters of Germany's Federal …
GermanyHow Israel Used Old World War II Tanks To Win War After War
The Sherman in its various configurations filled gaps in the Zahal order of battle over the course of several decades, until the Israelis gradually …
MilitaryClassical music for beginners: A guide for the newbie who's been too intimidated to ask
Classical music aficionados: Go away. This article is not for you. Instead, it is for everyone who sees classical music as a private club and who …
FluteOskar Schindler's Enamel Factory in Krakow Is A Must-See
I will never forget when I first saw the movie <i>Schindler’s List</i>. For the next few days after viewing it, the movie — and its horrific contents — were all I could think about. So it was profoundly interesting to be in Krakow, and visit the actual enamel factory where Oskar Schindler established a …
KrakowThis Unbelievable WWI Soldier Single-Handedly Captured 100 Soldiers, After Eliminating Two Machine Guns
On the ongoing 100th anniversary of “the Great War”, we have been remembering the massive battles and political implications of a war that too often …
World HistoryThe U.S. Navy Is Re-Arming for Surface Warfare
In 2016 the U.S. Navy possessed just one surface-launched anti-ship missile type — Boeing’s Harpoon, a munition that first entered the fleet in the …
Military13 amazing facts about Princess Margaret from Craig Brown’s new biography
Parts of Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret read like an aspirational life manual.<p>Princess Margaret, the younger sister Queen Elizabeth II, is in certain ways the ideal British royal to be be the subject of a biography. If you watch <i>The Crown</i>, where Margaret’s wild-child persona makes her the …
Princess MargaretTourist trap and memorial: What is to become of Checkpoint Charlie?
A visit to Berlin without going to Checkpoint Charlie would be inconceivable for most tourists. But the German division historical site has itself …
GermanyExactly which era is Donald Trump referring to with “make America great again”?
The whole world knows that Donald Trump is on a mission to “make America great again.” But it’s unclear exactly when Trump thinks America <i>was</i> great. What era in this country’s history does he feel nostalgic about? To whence does he wish to return?<p>In the campaign video below, Trump claims that US …
Donald Trump'Designing Women' TV Revival in the Works
Creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason is behind the reboot from Sony Pictures Television Studios.<p>Twenty-five years after wrapping its seven-season run on …
1980s‘Swarming Over the Walls’
In 1965, a powerful Viet Cong force threatened to annihilate a Green Beret base at Dong Xoai
MilitaryEvansville officials back project for WWII troop ship move
A restored World War II naval vessel will move to a more prominent location along the Ohio River in Evansville under a plan approved by city …
Business40 Found Color Snaps of the 1939 New York World's Fair
The 1939–40 New York World's Fair, which covered the 1,216 acres (492 ha) of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, was the second most expensive American …
World War IIThese 12 Tragic and Triumphant Teenagers Who Fought in World War II Will Astound You
3. Jack Lucas<p>During WWII, Jacklyn Harrell “Jack” Lucas (1928 – 2008) lied his way into the military to enlist in the US Marine Corps at age 14. He …
MilitaryThe 10 Best Robert Redford Movies
Redford is retiring. Here's are his best movies, ever.<p>Last week, living legend Robert Redford broke the hearts of dads everywhere when he announced …
Great DepressionA World War II bomber lies deep in a NC lake. The pilot’s bride witnessed the crash.
First-hand memories are fading fast. But even newcomers to the leafy shores of Badin Lake, about an hour northeast of Charlotte, soon learn that a …
World War IIIn Halakhah, Abortion Is Prohibited—but Not Considered Murder
In America, debates over abortion tend to boil down to “pro-life” or “pro-choice” positions—defined more often than not by religious principles. But …
Jewish CultureIn This Never-Ending Lehman Short, $170,000 Is Still on the Table
It’s been a decade since former New York hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson made millions by betting against Lehman Brothers before it collapsed. But …
BusinessQuote of the Day: Can’t Buy Me Love
<b>Chuckie Miller:</b> You nuked my brother.<p><b>Cindy Mancini:</b> What?<p><b>Chuckie Miller:</b> You took him from “geek” status to “king” status to no status.<p><b>Cindy Mancini:</b> …
1980sNo Gym Required: How to Get Fit at Home
The burpee. It’s the humble, almost silly sounding exercise that, in reality, is one of the most effective and most efficient, but also the most …
Exercise$100,000 80s Collectibles Owner Shares His Story
Posted By Navi on Aug 14, 2018 | 0 comments<p>John-Paul Annunziato, that name should be familiar to our readers from our story about his $100,000 80s …
1980sIncredible sculpted masks gave wounded WWI vets a new face
A talented sculptor gave badly wounded World War I soldiers a second chance — by giving them a new face. Recently unearthed footage of Anna Coleman …
Remembrance DayReal Estate Credit Thaw In 2018, Return Of Zero Down Loans
It’s been a decade, since the original economic turmoil that was said to be worse than the Great Depression that occurred in 2008. There were pervasive flaws within the economy that centered around the United States’ real estate market fueled by poor financing. In 2018, ten years after our original …
Real EstatePhantom Doctrine review – from XCOM with love
Stealth is more important than action in this new turn-based strategy that puts the outcome of the Cold War in your hands.<p>Turn-based strategy games …
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