Syndrome K, the Fake Disease that Saved Hundreds of Lives
Fear of disease is ubiquitous for humans. Examples range from the Black Plague that decimated populations for centuries, to the mysterious, deadly rabies virus that …
WW2
Hiroo Onoda, Japan’s Last WW2 Soldier who Refused to Surrender for 30 Years
The Japanese Imperial Army which fought throughout World War II stands as one of the most vicious and loyal armed forces in modern history. Japanese …
Shoichi Yokoi: The Japanese Soldier who Continued Fighting 28 years after WWII Ended
Few soldiers in history have been as dedicated and loyal to the nation they serve as those who served in the Japanese Imperial Army during …
10 Unsung Heroes of World War Two
The Second World War produced a level of suffering unparalleled in the course of human history. But despite the carnage unfolding around them, untold scores …
Unsinkable Sam, The WWII Cat who Survived 3 Sinking Ships
The old adage that cats have nine lives might not be true in the technical sense, but there is an undeniable grain of truth in …
How the Allies Created A Fake Invasion Force During World War II
World War II was the first mechanized mass conflict. But, for all the advances in vehicular travel, tank warfare, and fighter plane maneuverability, one American …
Alan Turing: The Father of Modern Computing
Alan Turing was a British mathematician whose contributions during World War II laid the foundation for modern computing and artificial intelligence. Turing is most recognized …
Wojtek The WWII Soldier Bear
World War II is not really the ideal setting for heartwarming tales, but the story of Wojtek, the soldier bear, is a remarkable exception. Rescued as a …
András Toma, the Longest Serving WWII POW
During the final months of World War Two, the victorious Red Army was steamrolling throughout eastern and southern Europe. As it advanced, it captured millions …
Lydia Litvyak: The Deadliest Female Fighter Pilot in History
In 1942, a number of aerial battles took place in the skies over the beleaguered city of Stalingrad between aircraft of the German Luftwaffe and …