The Boxer Movement in China was an extremely significant Anti-Foreign and Anti-Christian Uprising that took place at the end of the nineteenth century. This uprising occurred as China struggled with growing foreign influence, rising poverty, internal political chaos, and growing discontent among its people. The Boxer Movement would grow significantly across northern China and ultimately … Read more
One of the most popular paranormal cases in Britain has to be “The Haunting of Enfield.” This paranormal case started in 1977, after the Hodgson family reported what they claimed were supernatural occurrences occurring within their home located in Enfield, North London. People witnessed an assortment of unusual events such as unexplained knocks on the … Read more
The Iron Maiden Torture Device is one of the most well-known images of the Middle Ages and punishment. It is featured in films, museum exhibits, books and TV shows; therefore, it is commonly shown as an iron cabinet containing sharp points where the victim would be placed to slowly torture them. Iron Maidens were actually … Read more
Discussing elite military units in American history, names like Green Berets and Navy SEALs and Delta Force usually stand out. But few organizations can compare secrecy, danger and influence to MACV SOG, a covert task force that undertook some of the riskiest missions during the Vietnam War. Officially known as Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies … Read more
The Three Wise Men are among the most famous people connected with stories about Christmas. For many centuries people have imagined that there were three kings traveling through the desert and following the Star of Bethlehem and bringing gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. But the real story of the Three Wise Men in the … Read more
One of the most iconic engineering feats in the history of aviation has captured the minds and imaginations of enthusiasts for generations. The Hughes H4 Spruce, also known as the Hughes H-4 Hercules, is the world’s largest and heaviest seaplane ever created with an incredibly large wing span and a massive wooden frame; it represents … Read more
The Glaive weapon (pronounced “GLAYV”) is one of the most well-known polearm-type weapons in all of Military History. The combination of the reach that allows for the use of a Spear in conjunction with the cutting ability of a Sword provides Soldiers with an advantage when engaging enemies at Close or Medium Ranges. Although the … Read more
The Great Pyramid of Cholula is one of the most amazing ancient structures in the world. It seems however, that relatively little attention has been directed toward it as compared to the pyramids located in Egypt. Situated in the State of Puebla, Mexico; the Great Pyramid of Cholula is recognized as the largest pyramid built … Read more
