Winston Churchill and Nellie (the Trenching Machine)

Nellie was the nickname used for a unique trenching machine that owed its existence to Winston Churchill, it was not, however, a great…

The project of self-propelled anti-aircraft installation T77

During World War II, anti-aircraft self-propelled guns with machine gun or cannon weapons received special significance. Such equipment, built on self-propelled chassis, could…

The Antarctic Snow Cruiser: Historical photos of an one-of-a-kind vehicle that turned out to be a colossal failure.

The Antarctic Snow Cruiser was developed under the direction of famed explorer Admiral Richard Byrd and it was intended to facilitate transport in Antarctica during…

Stunning Vintage Photos of Dolly Parton: A Look Back at Her Iconic Style, 1960s-1980s

Dolly Parton is a name that has transcended time and continues to captivate hearts with her unmistakable voice, infectious spirit, and timeless beauty.…

The standoff at Checkpoint Charlie: Soviet tanks facing American tanks, 1961

U.S. tanks facing Soviet Union tanks at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, 1961. In October 1961, border disputes led to a standoff and for…

Rare photographs show the tank factories of the Second World War, 1940-1945

A German tank factory. 1940. The story of the tank began in World War I when armored all-terrain fighting vehicles were first deployed…

The 40.6 cm SK C/34 – Adolfkanone

The 40.6 cm SK C/34, sometimes known as the Adolfkanone (Adolf gun), was a German naval gun, designed in 1934 by Krupp and originally intended for the early H-class battleships. Description Intended…

M4A2 (75) Sherman T10 Mine Exploder

Tankers!!!       Back to my bench!       Let's meet a rare girl: the  Sherman M4A2 - T10 Mine Exploder (M4A2…

The 300 mm Thick Steel Turrets on the Siegfried Line

Ground combat during the Second World War almost exclusively employed manoeuvre-based tactics and strategy, as opposed to stationary, fixed-positional warfare. While gunpowder and…

The Mystery of the Greek Skeletons Found in an Indian Lake

The Mystery of the Greek Skeletons Found in an Indian Lake Human skeletons were found along the shores of Roopkund Lake, India. Credit:…

One of the earliest depictions of male sexuality ever discovered

According to academics, one of the earliest depictions of male sexuality ever discovered is a polished and carved phallus discovered in a German…

Coal miners working inside the mine, early 20th century

Lewis Hine, photographer. “Mule Power and Motor Power. A Young Driver, Shaft #6, Pennsylvania Coal Company. Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.” 1911. Miner working in…