Before the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended WWII, the US planned Operation Downfall, a full-scale invasion of the Japanese home islands.
The Battle of Manila in 1945 witnessed some of the most destructive urban conflict in World War II. Japanese, Americans, and Filipinos all suffered terribly.
South Africa had a small nuclear arsenal during the Cold War, but relinquished it after the end of Apartheid.
The Soviet space program was responsible for some of the world’s greatest achievements in space exploration, but these achievements were also accompanied by monumental failures.
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks between US President Richard Nixon and Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev were a milestone in the Cold War arms race.
Why stop at seven? These 10 breathtaking landmarks are worthy of a spot on the list of the Wonders of the World. Don’t miss out on these global marvels!
DNA tests have revealed that Japan was originally settled by three main groups of people.
Pirates such as Blackbeard have stood out for their lore and legacy in history. However, who were the equally impressive women sailors in maritime history?
